Rocks & Minerals Flash Cards

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 & Minerals Terms and Definitions

IGNEOUS
Rock formed from cooled magma or lava
SEDIMENTARY
Rock formed from layers of compressed material
METAMORPHIC
Rock changed by heat and pressure
MINERAL
A naturally occurring solid with a crystal structure
FOSSIL
Preserved remains of ancient life in rock
EROSION
Wearing away of rock by wind, water, or ice
CRYSTAL
A solid with atoms arranged in a repeating pattern
MAGMA
Molten rock beneath the Earth's surface
LAVA
Molten rock that reaches the surface
GEOLOGIST
A scientist who studies rocks and Earth's structure

About Rocks & Minerals

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.

Rocks & Minerals Vocabulary

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.

How to Use These Flash Cards in Class

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.

Printable Rocks & Minerals Flash Cards

Click the print button to print these rocks & minerals flash cards. The printable version lists all terms and definitions, perfect for classroom handouts or homework.

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