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Examples of colorful rocks found in nature for first graders

Hey there, first graders! πŸ‘‹ Ever wondered why some rocks are so colorful? It's like nature's own art gallery! 🎨 Let's explore some cool examples and then test your knowledge with a fun quiz!
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alex306 Dec 31, 2025

πŸ“š Quick Study Guide

  • 🌈 Some rocks get their color from tiny bits of minerals inside them.
  • 🟠 Iron can make rocks look red, orange, or brown.
  • 🟒 Copper can make rocks look green or blue.
  • πŸ’› Sulfur can make rocks look yellow.
  • ⚫️ Sometimes, the way light bounces off the rock makes it look colorful!

πŸ§ͺ Practice Quiz

  1. What mineral often makes rocks look red?
    1. Gold
    2. Iron
    3. Silver
    4. Copper
  2. Which color is MOST likely caused by copper in a rock?
    1. Yellow
    2. Red
    3. Green
    4. Black
  3. What can make a rock look yellow?
    1. Sulfur
    2. Iron
    3. Copper
    4. Gold
  4. What causes the colors we see in rocks?
    1. Magic
    2. Minerals
    3. Animals
    4. Plants
  5. A rock that is mostly brown likely contains a lot of what?
    1. Sulfur
    2. Copper
    3. Iron
    4. Gold
  6. If you found a rock that was bright green, which mineral might be inside?
    1. Iron
    2. Sulfur
    3. Copper
    4. Gold
  7. What is one reason rocks can be colorful?
    1. Because they are painted
    2. Because of the minerals inside them
    3. Because they absorb sunlight
    4. Because they are all shiny
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  1. B
  2. C
  3. A
  4. B
  5. C
  6. C
  7. B

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