D. The Rock Cycle
1. A long & continuous process by which rocks are created, changed from one form to another, destroyed, and then formed again.
The Rock Cycle is not a one-way cycle like the life cycle of a butterfly. The Rock Cycle shows how the three major rock types are related to one another, and how processes change them from one type to another over long periods of time. Metamorphic rock can change into sedimentary rock or igneous rock. Sedimentary rock can change into metamorphic rock or igneous rock. Igneous rock can change into metamorphic rock or sedimentary rock. AND metamorphic rock can change into a different metamorphic rock; sedimentary rock can break down and become new sedimentary rock; and igneous rock can melt and become new igneous rock.
The Rock Cycle is not a one-way cycle like the life cycle of a butterfly. The Rock Cycle shows how the three major rock types are related to one another, and how processes change them from one type to another over long periods of time. Metamorphic rock can change into sedimentary rock or igneous rock. Sedimentary rock can change into metamorphic rock or igneous rock. Igneous rock can change into metamorphic rock or sedimentary rock. AND metamorphic rock can change into a different metamorphic rock; sedimentary rock can break down and become new sedimentary rock; and igneous rock can melt and become new igneous rock.
The Rock Cycle Interactive - Make sure to do this!
Click on the picture on the left to learn about different types of rock and the rock cycle. The only thing this interactive is missing is an explanation of the types of metamorphism.
Make sure you take the ALL the quizzes in this interactive! When it gives you the opportunity to print your quiz, save it as a PDF and follow instructions on Eaglenet for this assignment.
Make sure you take the ALL the quizzes in this interactive! When it gives you the opportunity to print your quiz, save it as a PDF and follow instructions on Eaglenet for this assignment.