Look at the Rock Classification Key. Each step of the key has two statements. with Step 1 of the key. Choose the statement that best describes your rock sample. Look at the end of the statement. Go to the step number it shows. 4. Classify the rock sample. Look at the next pair of statements. Examine the rock sample. Choose the statement that best describes your sample. Go to the next step number it shows. Work through the key. Your choices should lead you to a classification that fits your rock. 5. Repeat Steps 2-5 for each rock sample. 6. Use the data table below to record your data. Data Table Rock Type *BONUS* Sample # Description of Visible Properties Rock Name (Igneous, Sedimentary, (Ex: 1, 2, 3, etc.) (Ex: color, weight, minerals, layers, shiny, crystals, etc) Metamorphic) OBSERVE AND ANALYZE Use the Rock Classification Key and the information in the table to find the rock type. Write the 1. Interpret type of each rock in the "Rock Type" column.
Look at the Rock Classification Key. Each step of the key has two statements. with Step 1 of the key. Choose the statement that best describes your rock sample. Look at the end of the statement. Go to the step number it shows. 4. Classify the rock sample. Look at the next pair of statements. Examine the rock sample. Choose the statement that best describes your sample. Go to the next step number it shows. Work through the key. Your choices should lead you to a classification that fits your rock. 5. Repeat Steps 2-5 for each rock sample. 6. Use the data table below to record your data. Data Table Sample # (Ex: 1, 2, 3, etc.) Description of Visible Properties (Ex: color, weight, minerals, layers, shiny, crystals, etc) Rock Type (Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic) *BONUS* Rock Name OBSERVE AND ANALYZE 1. Interpret Use the Rock Classification Key and the information in the table to find the rock type. Write the type of each rock in the "Rock Type" column.
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