This material is appropriate for an introductory course such as Physical Geology, Earth Science or Environmental Geology.

This quiz assesses student basic knowledge that is learned by watching the video. Students are not expected to have any significant prior knowledge of geology.

Students respond to quiz questions after viewing the related video and before attending class.

This quiz includes questions associated with two learning objectives:

1. Students will be able to explain how we can use texture to place an igneous rock into one or two major groups;
2. Students can describe how geologists use color to separate igneous rocks into compositional groups;
3. Students will be able to classify common igneous rocks on the basis of texture and composition.

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After watching the associated video, students complete the quiz to ensure that they have a working knowledge of some basic content related to igneous rocks. This provides the instructor with more time in the subsequent class to incorporate active learning exercises that may include the application of higher order thinking skills.

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• Naming Igneous Rocks video

We include the video and quiz as a pre-class exercise offered in our course management system.

Compare student responses to answer key (included - see bottom of PDF).