Name ______________________
Block __________
What rocks are in my backyard?
Go to http://dmme.virginia.gov/webmaps/DGMR/ and type in your address. Write down the type of
rock(s) found at your house and two types found close by, then pick another location in Virginia that
interests you.
Rock at your house
Name:
Age Estimation (look up how long ago this period was – you may give a range):
Primary Rock Type (look up and write down how this rock forms and whether it is sedimentary,
metamorphic, or igneous):
Secondary Rock Type (if applicable, look up the same information as above):
Rock near your house
Name:
Age Estimation (look up how long ago this period was – you may give a range):
Primary Rock Type (look up and write down how this rock forms and whether it is sedimentary,
metamorphic, or igneous):
Secondary Rock Type (if applicable, look up the same information as above):
Another rock near your house
Name:
Age Estimation (look up how long ago this period was – you may give a range):
Primary Rock Type (look up and write down how this rock forms and whether it is sedimentary,
metamorphic, or igneous):
Secondary Rock Type (if applicable, look up the same information as above):
Pick another location (anywhere in VA) that you are interested in
Name:
Age Estimation (look up how long ago this period was – you may give a range):
Primary Rock Type (look up and write down how this rock forms and whether it is sedimentary,
metamorphic, or igneous):
Secondary Rock Type (if applicable, look up the same information as above):