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A CTIVIT Y 5.1 Igneous Rock Inquiry
Name: ______________________________________ Course/Section: ______________________ Date: ___________
A. Analyze the igneous rocks below (and actual rock samples of them if available). They are all x1. Beneath each picture, describe
the rock’s color , composition (what it is made of), and texture (the size, shape, and arrangement of its parts). Use your
current knowledge, and complete the worksheet with your current level of ability. Do not look up terms or other information.
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B. REFLECT & DISCUSS Describe how you would classify the rocks above into groups. Be prepared to discuss your
classification with other geologists.
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