Rock Cycle
Please go to the Rock Cycle web site and click on Begin with Types of Rocks to learn about the
three different kinds of rock (igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic) and the rock cycle.
http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/
Types of Rocks:
Please read the “Types of Rocks” section and answer the following questions in your own words:
1. Define sedimentary rocks (and provide examples) __________________________________
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Rock types: ___________________________________________________________________
2. Define metamorphic rocks (and provide examples) __________________________________
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Rock types: ___________________________________________________________________
3. Define igneous rocks (and provide examples) ______________________________________
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Rock types: ___________________________________________________________________
4. List which types of rock are associated with each of the key characteristics.
Crystals Fossils Gas bubbles Glassy surface Ribbonlike Sand or pebbles
layers
5.Rock Collection: Start your rock collection button at the bottom of the page. In this section,
create your rock collection by clicking on each of the rock samples available. Define and list key
characteristics of each rock.
Conglomerate Limestone Basalt Gneiss Obsidian Marble
6. Identify Rock Types: Click on Identify Rock Types to continue. You have six minutes to
complete the activity provided.
Rock Cycle
How Rocks Change:
In this chapter, you will learn about how rocks change. Read the information provided on each
page (you will have to click next to see it all), watch the simulations, and answer explain the
following processes in your own words.
7. Heat & Pressure _____________________________________________________________
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8. Melting____________________________________________________________________
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9. Cooling____________________________________________________________________
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10. Weathering & Erosion_______________________________________________________
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11. Compacting & Cementing ____________________________________________________
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Transform the Rock:
You will have six minutes to complete it, and may try again if necessary. When you are ready to
move on, you will find yourself at the Rock Cycle Diagram page.
12. Draw your own Rock Cycle diagram.
13. Test Your Skills:
Test Your Skills in the final section of the tutorial. Print off the review and hand-in once it is completed.