The Rock Cycle

Sediments are compacted into what type of rocks?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• meteorite

What are we learning about?

• The water cycle

• The life cycle

• Biomes

• The rock cycle

Scientists 👩‍🔬 that study rocks are known as...?

• Geologists

• Biologists

• Volcanologists

• Paleontologist

How many types of rocks are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

When magma comes to the surface and cools is is called...?

• minerals

• lava

• metamorphic rock

• a volcano

When lava cools and hardens it turns into...?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Minerals

Which of these is a Sedimentary rock?

• Sandstone

• Marble

• Gneiss

When sedimentary rock is out under great pressure and heat it turns into...?

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Basalt

The rock cycle is never ending.

• True

• False

Explain the rock cycle in your own words. Start with magma below the earths surface. Watch the video again if you need help getting started.