Igneous Rocks Exploration
Explore the fascinating world of igneous rocks with this worksheet for 3rd graders, covering their formation and characteristics.
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Igneous Rocks Exploration
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1. Igneous rocks are formed from what?
Sand and mud
Melted rock (magma or lava)
Old plants and animals
Water and ice
2. When melted rock cools slowly underground, it forms igneous rocks with what kind of crystals?
Tiny crystals
No crystals
Large crystals
Soft crystals
3. When melted rock is inside the Earth, it is called .
4. When melted rock comes out of a volcano, it is called .
5. Rocks that form from melted rock cooling are called rocks.
6. All igneous rocks look exactly the same.
True
False
7. Igneous rocks can be found near volcanoes.
True
False
8. Look at the image of an igneous rock under a microscope. What do you notice about its texture or crystals?
9. Describe one way an igneous rock can form.