The Rock Cycle Worksheet Template With Answer Key printable pdf download

The Rock Cycle Worksheet Template With Answer Key

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The Rock Cycle

The Rock Cycle is a group of changes. Igneous rock can change into sedimentary rock or

into metamorphic rock. Sedimentary rock can change into metamorphic rock or into

igneous rock. Metamorphic rock can change into igneous or sedimentary rock.

Igneous rock forms when magma cools and makes crystals. Magma is a hot liquid made

of melted minerals. The minerals can form crystals when they cool. Igneous rock can

form underground, where the magma cools slowly. Or, igneous rock can form above

ground, where the magma cools quickly

When it pours out on Earth's surface, magma is called lava. Yes, the same liquid rock matter that

you see coming out of volcanoes.

On Earth's surface, wind and water can break rock into pieces. They can also carry rock pieces

to another place. Usually, the rock pieces, called sediments, drop from the wind or water to

make a layer. The layer can be buried under other layers of sediments. After a long time the

sediments can be cemented together to make sedimentary rock. In this way, igneous rock can

become sedimentary rock.

The Rock Cycle Worksheet Template With Answer Key