Objective 12/5/12 Describe how each type of rock changes into another type as it moves through the rock cycle. Intro What are rocks made of? Do you know the name of any rocks? How are they formed?
Rock Cycle
Rock Cycle rock A naturally occurring solid mixture of one or more minerals, rock particles or organic matter
Rock Cycle How are rocks classified? Based on how they are formed Some originate in magma Others from sediments Others are squished and heated.
Rock Cycle Three Types of Rocks Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic Texture can help determine the type of rock
Rock Cycle Rock Cycle The continual process by which new rock forms from old rock material.
Rock Cycle Igneous Rocks Sedimentary Rock Form when molten rock cools Rocks that weather and erode are called sediments When sediments are compacted they create sedimentary rock
Rock Cycle Weathering Sediments Erosion Compaction Breaking down of rocks into tiny pieces Tiny pieces of rock Process of transporting sediments Process of sediments becoming squished together to form a rock
Rock Cycle Metamorphic Rock Forms when rocks are put under enormous heat & pressure
Objective 12/5/12 Describe how each type of rock changes into another type as it moves through the rock cycle. Outro How do rocks change from one type of rock into another?