STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEET
Title: WHY ARE THE ROCKS DIFFERENT?

What colour is the fresh rock specimen from Site 1?

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Draw a picture of the rock from Site 1 showing the types of grains in it and any layers.

What colour is the rock from Site 2?

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Draw a picture of the rock from Site 2 showing the types of grains in it and any layers.

QUESTIONS:

1.	Do the rocks from Site 1 have (circle your answer):

•	Layers?				YES		NO

•	Large and small grains?		YES		NO

•	All grains of the same colour?	YES		NO

2.	Do the rocks from Site 2 have (circle your answer):

•	Layers?				YES		NO

•	Large and small grains?		YES		NO

•	All grains of the same colour?	YES		NO

3.	Comparing the answers from Questions 1 and 2 above, how can you tell the difference between a volcanic and a sedimentary rock?

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4.	Look at the geology map. What types of rock does it say should be at:

Site 1:

Site 2: