Rock Cycle Answer Key
Trace the journey of rocks as they transform between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic types.
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Prior Knowledge Questions
Q1.What are the three main types of rocks?
Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
Q2.How are igneous rocks formed?
Igneous rocks form when magma (underground) or lava (above ground) cools and solidifies.
Q3.What is weathering?
Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by wind, water, ice, or chemical processes.
Activity A – Rock Transformations
Q4.How do sedimentary rocks form?
Q5.What conditions create metamorphic rocks?
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