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Geologists classify rocks into three groups according to the major earth process that formed them. The three groups are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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The Rock Cycle

Mining Matters II ◆ The Earth’s Crust

Igneous RockMetamorphic RockSedimentary RockMagma

Magma

Igneous Rock

MELTING

COOLING

Metamorphic Rock

IgneousIntrusivePlutonic

Rock

VolcanicExtrusiveIgneous

Rock

Ash

Heatand

Pressure

Lava

Heatand

Pressure

Erosion

Weathering

Sedimentary Rock

Deposition

Transportation

Heatand

Pressure

Lithification Sediment to Sedimentary Rock

Layers of Lava

Sand, Gravel, Silt

MELTIN

G

Basalt/Rhyolite

Granite/Gabbro

Gneiss

Quartzite, Marble, Slate

Sandstone

Limestone

Shale

Conglomerate

Dolostone

Rock Samples

Rocks And the Rock Cycle. The Rock Cycle Rock Cycle.

Rocks And the Rock Cycle. The Rock Cycle Rock Cycle.

The Rock Cycle - Stetson University...The Rock Cycle! The formation of the three rock types, through Rock Cycle processes, happens in the earth’s crust. Sedimentary •Sedimentary

The Rock Cycle - Stetson University...The Rock Cycle! The formation of the three rock types, through Rock Cycle processes, happens in the earth’s crust. Sedimentary •Sedimentary

What is the Rock Cycle? Rock Cycle - Quia1 What is the Rock Cycle? Rock Cycle A sequence of events involving the formation , alteration , destruction , and reformation of rocks as

What is the Rock Cycle? Rock Cycle - Quia1 What is the Rock Cycle? Rock Cycle A sequence of events involving the formation , alteration , destruction , and reformation of rocks as

ROCK CYCLES. The Rock Cycle Introduction Lesson Quiz The Rock Cycle Rocks are always changing and moving throughout the different phases of the rock cycle.

ROCK CYCLES. The Rock Cycle Introduction Lesson Quiz The Rock Cycle Rocks are always changing and moving throughout the different phases of the rock cycle.

Rock Types and the Rock Cycle.

Rock Types and the Rock Cycle.

The rock cycle

The rock cycle

The Rock cycle. The Rock Cycle at a Glance Melting and Cooling.

The Rock cycle. The Rock Cycle at a Glance Melting and Cooling.

3.1 The Rock Cycle Make a cycle diagram of the rock cycle using the following terms: -Sedimentary rock -Igneous rock -Metamorphic rock -Magma -Lava -Sediment.

3.1 The Rock Cycle Make a cycle diagram of the rock cycle using the following terms: -Sedimentary rock -Igneous rock -Metamorphic rock -Magma -Lava -Sediment.

The Rock Cycle

The Rock Cycle

THE ROCK CYCLE

THE ROCK CYCLE

Soil & Soil Dynamics. Rock cycle- the constant formation and destruction of rock. The Rock cycle is the slowest of all cycles. The Rock Cycle.

Soil & Soil Dynamics. Rock cycle- the constant formation and destruction of rock. The Rock cycle is the slowest of all cycles. The Rock Cycle.

Cause Effect in the Rock Cycle Rock Cycle Selective ...

Cause Effect in the Rock Cycle Rock Cycle Selective ...

The Rock Cycle. “Da Rock Cycle” 7eY.

The Rock Cycle. “Da Rock Cycle” 7eY.

The rock cycle. let’s review some basic information … Rock Cycle Before we look at the Rock Cycle in more detail,

The rock cycle. let’s review some basic information … Rock Cycle Before we look at the Rock Cycle in more detail,

The Rock Cycle Ms. Sikes. Rock Cycle Continual process by which new rock forms from old rock.

The Rock Cycle Ms. Sikes. Rock Cycle Continual process by which new rock forms from old rock.

The Rock Cycle What is the Rock Cycle ? Rock Cycle RocksNatural Processes The Rock Cycle explains how Rocks and Natural Processes are related weathering.

The Rock Cycle What is the Rock Cycle ? Rock Cycle RocksNatural Processes The Rock Cycle explains how Rocks and Natural Processes are related weathering.