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The Rock Cycle.

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1 The Rock Cycle

2 Part 1: The Rock Cycle

3 The layers of Our Earth The Earth is mainly made up of rocks.
The diameter of the Earth is about 12,800km and it contains the following layers: - Crust - Upper mantle - Lower mantle - Outer core - Inner core

4 Rocks are classified by how they are formed.
Rocks are everywhere! What is a rock? A rock is: - A solid - Naturally occurring - Made up of minerals or mineral-like matter Rocks are classified by how they are formed. Rocks can be distinguished into different types, based on their origins and mineral composition.

5 Let’s Learn about the Rock Cycle!


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