Instructions
Read the information about the rock cycle below, then complete the activities that follow!
The Rock Cycle
The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes how rocks change from one type to another over time. There are three main types of rocks:
- Igneous Rocks: Formed from cooled lava or magma.
- Sedimentary Rocks: Formed from particles of sand, shells, and other fragments that are compacted and cemented together.
- Metamorphic Rocks: Formed when existing rocks are changed by heat and pressure.
The rock cycle shows how these rocks can change from one type to another and can go through various processes like melting, cooling, erosion, and compaction.
Activities
1. Fill in the Blank
A) Igneous rocks are formed when _________ cools and solidifies.
B) Sedimentary rocks are created when layers of __________ are compressed.
C) Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks that undergo __________ and pressure.
2. Short Answer
Describe one process that can change an igneous rock into a sedimentary rock.
3. Draw the Rock Cycle
Sketch a simple diagram of the rock cycle, showing the three types of rocks and at least two processes. Use arrows to show how the rocks change from one type to another.
4. Fun Fact!
Did you know that the same material can be part of multiple rock types? Write a fun fact you learned about the rock cycle: