Rock Cycle Science 5th Grade

Metamorphic rock is formed by ______ ____ ___ ________

What is the rock cycle?

• The rock cycle is a type of mathematical formula performed by geologists.

• The rock cycle is a method of recycling rocks for environmental purposes.
• The rock cycle is a method of measuring rock sizes, involving rocks and minerals.

• The rock cycle is a continuous process of formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks through various geological processes.

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This rock is black, shiny and is an igneous rock.

What is this rock?

• Obsidian

• Gneiss

• Mica

• Squirrel tails

Which kind of rock is this?

• This is an igneous rock.
• This is a metamorphic rock.
• This is a volcanic rock.
• This is a sedimentary rock.

Rocks formed by COOLING LAVA is called ______

What is the difference between ROCKS and MINERALS?

• Minerals are always larger in size than rocks.
• Rocks make up minerals

• Rocks are composed of minerals

• Rocks are always harder than minerals

• Minerals are never found underground; and rocks are found underground

Is limestone a mineral?

• Yes

• Sometimes

• No

How do sedimentary rocks form?

• Sediment from other rocks pressured on top of other sediments

• Sediment melts into a giant rock

• It gets disintegrated to then create a new ashy rock

• Lava gets heated up again to reheat the rock that was once Igneous

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