Rock Cycle Task Cards

At which numbered section is magma turning into rock?

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At which numbered section is sand and other small particles forming from rock?

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At which numbered section is heat and pressure changing rock into another type of rock?

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What could be added to this diagram to show that sedimentary rock can become magma?

• an arrow from sediment to magma
• an arrow from sedimentary rock to magma
• an arrow from igneous rock to magma

Rachel finds a rock that looks like rounded pebbles cemented together. What type of rock has she most likely found?

• Igneous Rock
• Sedimentary Rock
• Metamorphic Rock

Jake finds a rock that is dark black and has a smooth, glassy texture. What type of rock as he most likely found?

• Igneous Rock
• Sedimentary Rock
• Metamorphic Rock

At which location on this diagram would you most likely find metamorphic rock?

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At which location on this diagram would you most likely find sedimentary rock?

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At which location on this diagram would you most likely find igneous rock?

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What feature of this cross-section of a hill provides the best evidence that it is made of sedimentary rock?

• small grains
• layers of rock
• air pockets
• large grains