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Understanding the Rock Cycle: Types, Processes, and Transformation

The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes how rocks change from one type to another. It involves three main types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, each formed through unique processes. Key processes include melting, solidification, weathering, erosion, compaction, cementation, heat, and pressure. Understanding these processes is crucial to grasp how Earth's materials are recycled and transformed over time. This cycle is vital to geology and helps us understand the dynamic nature of our planet.

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Understanding the Rock Cycle: Types, Processes, and Transformation

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  1. Key Topic Rock Cycle Is about… Rocks are constantly changing between 3 types of rocks 6)Erosion 5) Weathering Main Rock: 10) Sedimentary Rock 7) Sediments Main Rock: 4) Igneous Rock Processes: 9)Cementation 8)Compaction Processes: 3)Solidification 2)Cooling Main Rock: 13) Metamorphic Rock 1)Magma / Lava Liquid rock Processes: 14)Melting 12)Pressure 11)Heat So What? (What is important to understand?) Each rock type is formed from different processes, but is on-going

  2. Compaction Cementation 6.______________& _____________ Processes Rock Cycle Practice 7. Sedimentary Rock Weathering Erosion 13._______________& ___________ Processes Deposition & burial Processes 8.__________& ___________ Processes Heat Pressure Sediments 5.____________________ Broken pieces of rock 14.__________& _________ Processes Weathering Erosion Weathering Erosion 4.______________& ____________ Processes Heat Pressure 12.__________& _________ Processes 9. Metamorphic Rock 3. Igneous Rock Cooling Solidification 2.__________& _______________ Processes Melting 10.______________________ Process Melting Magma/Lava 1.____________ Liquid rock 11.____________________ Process Name ______________________

  3. 6.______________& _____________ Processes Rock Cycle Practice 7. Sedimentary Rock 13.________________& ______________ Processes Deposition & burial Processes 8.__________& ___________ Processes Sediments 5.____________________ Broken pieces of rock 14.__________& __________ Processes 4.______________& ____________ Processes 9. Metamorphic Rock 12.__________& _____________ Processes 3. Igneous Rock 2.__________& _______________ Processes 10.______________________ Process 1.____________ Liquid rock 11.____________________ Process Name ______________________

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