Rock

Comparison
Compare Properties of
Igneous, Sedimentary
and Metamorphic Rocks
Name_____________________________ Rocks. . .Rock!
1. Choose 2 of your favorite rocks and draw a picture of them
in the box below.
2. Try to make your drawing the same shape as your rock.
3. Color your picture the same color as your rock.

Rock Comparison
Rock 1 Rock 2

4. Use the ruler below to measure the length of your rocks.

Record it in the table.

5. Use the balance to measure the mass of your rocks. Record

in the table.
6. Record the properties of your rocks in the table by deciding
between the 2 characteristics.
 ROCK COMPARISON-PROPERTIES
Rock 1 Rock 2

Length

Mass

Smooth or Rough?

Hard or Soft?

Shiny or Dull?

Float or Sink?

Can you scratch it?

Layers or no layers?

Other ways these

rocks are different:

7. Write a description of one of your rocks. _________________________

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Name_____________________________ Rocks. . .Rock!
1. Choose 2 of your favorite rocks and draw a picture of them
in the box below.
2. Try to make your drawing the same shape as your rock.
3. Color your picture the same color as your rock.

Rock Comparison
Rock 1 Rock 2

4. Use the ruler below to measure the length of your rocks.

Record it in the table.

5. Use the balance to measure the mass of your rocks. Record

in the table.
6. Record the properties of your rocks in the table by deciding
between the 2 characteristics.
Name_____________________________ Rocks. . .Rock!

Draw 2 Rocks:
Rock 1 Rock 2

1. Use a string to measure the length of your rocks. Glue it here.

ROCK COMPARISON-PROPERTIES

Rock 1 Rock 2

Smooth or Rough?

Shiny or Dull?

Float or Sink?
Name_____________________________ Rock Definitions:
Type of Rock Definition Picture

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IGNEOUS ___________________________

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METAMORPHIC ___________________________

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SEDIMENTARY ___________________________

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Name_____________________________ Rock Definitions:
Type of Rock Definition Picture

Igneous rocks form

when molten lava
IGNEOUS
(magma) cools and
turns to solid rock.

Metamorphic rocks
are rocks that have
METAMORPHIC
been changed from
heat and pressure.
Sedimentary rocks
form when small
SEDIMENTARY pieces of rock are
pressed together over
time.