Download Interactive Rock Cycle In this interactive, you will be able to classify

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Interactive Rock Cycle
In this interactive, you will be able to classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary by the processes
of their formation.
Test Your Prior Knowledge
1. Rocks are classified into three main types
a.
b.
c.
2. Igneous rocks are formed when lava or magma __________________.
3. Sedimentary rocks are formed when particles of other rocks are deposited in layers and undergo
____________ (crushing together), and ___________ (binding of the sediments).
4. Metamorphic rocks are formed deep underground due to _________ and ___________.
5. True or False. All rocks change form over long periods of time, and any type of rock can become any
other kind of rock.
Instructions: Cut and place your cards in the rock cycle web below. DO NOT glue down the cards.
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Interactive Rock Cycle Questions
Access http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/diagram.html Review your cards, resort if needed and
glue in the appropriate places. Roll your curser over the illustrations to view each animation.
6. List 3 examples of igneous rock
7. List 3 examples of sedimentary rock
8. List 3 examples of metamorphic rock
9. ______________________________ are loose pieces of minerals and rock.
10. View the ‘Compacting &Cementing’ animation. How do sediments transform into sedimentary rock?
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11. Describe how you can transform sedimentary or igneous rock into metamorphic rock.
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12. What are some ways you can weather and erode rocks? ____________________________________.
13. Weathering and erosion transforms rocks into ____________________________________________.
14. What do you call rocks that have been melted? ___________________________________________.
15. View the ‘Cooling’ animation. Describe how magma can transform into igneous rock?
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Summative Questions
16. How are rocks classified into categories?
17. How are igneous rocks formed?
18. How are sedimentary rocks formed?
19. How are metamorphic rocks formed?
** When finished, play the “Complete the Cycle” link at the bottom of the page.
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