The Rock Cycle
1. List examples of each type of rock. (6)
Extrusive Igneous rock __________
Intrusive Igneous rock __________
Metamorphic rock __________ __________
Sedimentary rock __________ __________
2. Construct one simple rock chain or loop which includes
the sedimentary rock type. (3)
3. Describe how each type of rock has been formed. (8)
Metamorphic ________________________________________
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Sedimentary ________________________________________
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Extrusive Igneous ____________________________________
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Intrusive Igneous ____________________________________
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4. State the two main types of information that can be obtained
from the rock cycle diagram. (2)
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5. Write down key observations that would be made about each of the
following rock types.
Metamorphic ____________________________________
Sedimentary ____________________________________
Extrusive Igneous ____________________________________
Intrusive Igneous ____________________________________
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