Rock Cycle

Rock Cycle= A cycle that a rock goes through with 3 stages.

Rock Classification Key= A key that allows you to identify and group rocks by their common characteristics.

Igneous= Rocks formed by the cooling of lava or magma.

Sedimentary=A type of rock that is formed when small sediments are pressed together.

Metamorphic=An igneous or sedimentary rock that has been changed by heat and pressure.

Weathering=The breaking up of rock and soil by rain, wind, etc.

Erosion=The carrying or washing away of broken soil, rock, and sediments.

Deposition=A process in which sediments are added to a landform.