Rock+Identification+Review+and+Rock+Cycle+Lab

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ROCK IDENTIFICATION REVIEW AND ROCK CYCLE LAB Name: Date: Objective To be able to identify and classify the three different rock types and describe the processes involved in the rock cycle Materials Reference Tables in the lesson. Procedure 1. Based on the objective above, complete the Purpose section of this lab. 2. Complete the instructions and questions pertaining to Part I . 3. Complete the instructions and questions pertaining to Part II . 4. Save your work, and upload the completed lab worksheet to Canvas. Purpose (5 pts) Read over the instructions for Part I and Part II of this lab. Then, in your own words, write a 1-2 sentence purpose statement for this lab. PART I

Part I Instructions (60 pts) Use the images that are in the lesson and the clues under the images to help you (2 pts per blank = 60 pts total) Sample Number Rock Type Rock Texture Rock Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Data Table 1

Part I Observation & Analysis 1. Take a look at Samples #1 and #4. List at least two similarities and two differences between these samples. (4 pts) 2. Why is the parent rock a unique identifier for metamorphic rock types but is not used to identify sedimentary or igneous rocks? Please state your answer in 1-2 sentences. (3 pts) Part I Conclusion 1. Based on the similarities and differences you listed for Samples #1 and #4, do you think these two rocks could be related to one another? If so, what is their relation? (4 pts) 2. Write a bulleted list of three properties for each rock type that help to identify the rock type and name. (6 pts)

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