Rocks and Minerals Scavenger Hunt

Welcome Rock Hounds!!! You are going on a scavenger hunt looking for rocks and minerals. The following websites will help you to find what you’re looking for. Enjoy your adventure!!!!

Start Here: http://www.fi.edu/fellows/payton/rocks/create/index.html

1. How are igneous rocks formed? Name 2 igneous rocks.

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2. How are sedimentary formed? Name 2 sedimentary rocks.

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3. How are metamorphic formed? Name 2 metamorphic rocks.

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Now try this website: http://www.minsocam.org/MSA/K12/K_12.html

1. What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?

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Finally, try this website: http://www.minsocam.org/MSA/K12/K_12.html

1. What minerals can you find in your bedroom?

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Now click on Mineralogy for Kids. Answer the following questions:

2. How are minerals classified?

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3. Name the seven major chemical groups:

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