6th grade Earth and Space Science Escape (rocks and minerals)

MUSEUM

ESCAPE ROOM

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MAIN HALL

ROOM 3

ROOM 2

ROOM 1

You will need to show your knowledge of rocks, minerals, and soil to earn all the pieces back before the exhibit opens to the public. Can you help us?

All the museum's works in the rock and mineral exhibit have disappeared

Oh no!

Room 1

Minerals

A substance made by humans

A natural occuring, inorganic solid with a definite chemeical composition and crystal structure

A type of rock

What is a mineral?

Question 1

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Room 1

Minerals

Finding the luster of minerals

Determining the hardness of minerals

Measuring the density of minerals

What is Mohs Scale used for?

Question 2

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Room 1

Minerals

Luster is how a mineral reflects light; streak is the color of the mineral in powdered form

Streak is the mineral's hardness; luster is its color

Luster is the color of the mineral in powdered form; streak is how it reflects light

What is the difference between a mineral's luster and streak?

Question 3

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Room 1

Minerals

The density of a mineral

The color of a mineral in powdered form

How a mineral breaks along smooth, flat surfaces

Question 4

What is cleavage in minerals?

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Room 1

Minerals

Because some minerals share similar properties

To make the identification process easier

To avoid using tools

Why is it important to use more then one property to identify a mineral?

Question 5

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Room 1

Minerals

You have found all the works of art in this room!

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CONTINUE

Room 1

Minerals

You've broken a piece of the museum!

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MAIN HALL

ROOM 3

ROOM 2

ROOM 1

Keep showing your knowledge of rocks, minerals, and soil to earn all the pieces back before the exhibit opens to the public. Can you help us?

You have found all the works in room one

Good work!

Room 2

Rocks

From the cooling and solidification of magma or lava

By the transformatiom of existing rocks under heat and pressure

How are igneous rocks formed?

Question 1

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Through the compression of layers of sediment

Room 2

Rocks

Fossils

Foliation

What characteristic is commonly found in sedimentary rocks?

Question 2

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Large crystals

Room 2

Rocks

Sedimentary

Metamorphic

Which type of rock is formed under high pressure and high temperature but does not melt?

Question 3

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Igneous

Room 2

Rocks

Sedimentary

Igneous

This rock is an example of?

Question 4

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Room 2

Rocks

Intrusive rocks contain fossils; extrusive rocks do not

Intrusive rocks have large crystals; extrusive rocks have small or no crystals

How can you distinguish between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

Question 5

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Intrusive rocks rocks are formed under pressure; extrusive rocks are formed at the surface

You have found allthe artworks in this room!

Room 2

Rocks

CONTINUE

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Room 2

Rocks

You have broken a piece of the museum!

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MAIN HALL

ROOM 3

ROOM 2

ROOM 1

Keep showing your knowledge of rocks, minerals, and soil to earn all the pieces back before the exhibit opens to the public. Can you help us?

You have found all the works in room two

Great job!

Room 3

Soil Layers

Subsoil

Topsoil

Parent Material

Which layer of soil is composed mainly of partially weathered rock?

Question 1

Room 3

Room 3

Soil Layers

The layer of soil containing the most nutrients

The topmost layer containing organic material

The solid layer beneath all other soil layers

What is the bedrock layer?

Question 2

Room 3

Room 3

Soil Layers

Organic layer

Topsoil

Subsoil

Which soil layer is know for being rich in minerals but poor in organic materials?

Question 3

Room 3

Room 3

Soil Layers

By the movement of tectonic plates

From volcanic activity

Through the process of weathering and organic matter accumulation

How do soil layers typically form?

Question 4

Room 3

Room 3

Soil Layers

It is the hardest layer of soil

It is rich in minerals but poor in nutients

It contains the most organic material and nutrients

Why is topsoil important for agriculture?

Question 5

Room 3

Room 3

Soil Layers

Weathering of rocks

Erosion by wind and water

Decomposition of plant and animal matter

What process contributes to the formation of the organic layer in soil?

Question 6

Room 3

CONTINUE

Room 3

Soil Layers

Room 3

You have uncovered the missing artwork!

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ROOM 3

ROOM 2

ROOM 1

Keep showing your knowledge of rocks, minerals, and soil to earn all the pieces back before the exhibit opens to the public. Can you help us?

You found all the works from room 3

Excellent!

The continuous process by which water moves within the earth and atmosphere

The formation of soil from rock particles

The continuous process by which rocks are created and changed

What is the rock cycle?

Question 1

Main hall

Rock Cycle

Cooling

Cementation

Weathering

Which process breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?

Question 2

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Rock Cycle

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By undergoing heat and pressure without melting

By being compacted and cemented

By melting and cooling

How can sedimentary rock become metamorphic rock?

Question 3

Rock Cycle

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Erosion

Cementation

Deposition

What process involves the transport of sediment by wind, water, or ice?

Question 4

Rock Cycle

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Gypsum

Graphite

Quartz

What mineral is commonly used in pencils?

Question 5

Rock Cycle

Fuel for cars

Construction material for buildings or monuments

Jewelry

Which of the following is a common use for granite?

Question 6

Main hall

Rock Cycle

CONTINUE

Main Hall

You have found all the artworks!

Rock Cycle

Congratulations!

You have recovered all the museum's works.

Now we will be able to open the exhibit to the public so they can learn all about rocks, minelrs, and soil just like you!

Restart

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