Learn about the three types of rocks and common minerals.
Free rocks & minerals flash cards with 10 terms and definitions. Flip through each card to study, or shuffle for a new order. Printable for classroom or homework use.
Rocks and minerals make up the Earth's crust and tell the story of our planet's history. These flash cards help students learn the vocabulary of geology, from rock formation processes to mineral properties.
These flash cards pair geology terms with their definitions. Students flip cards to learn that IGNEOUS rock forms from cooled lava, SEDIMENTARY rock forms in layers, and METAMORPHIC rock is changed by heat and pressure.
Use these flash cards during an earth science unit on geology. After studying, bring in rock samples and have students classify them using the vocabulary. This tactile approach helps cement understanding of rock types and properties.
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