The rock cycle
Rock Cycle Information
Information - The Rock Cycle
The Rock Cycle
- National Geographic - The Rock Cycle
The rock cycle is a series of processes that create and transform the types of rocks in Earth’s crust.
What is the Rock Cycle
- What is the Rock CycleThe rock cycle is the process that describes the gradual transformation between the three main types of rocks: sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous. It is occurring continuously in nature through geologic time.
The Rock Cycle - Diagrams and Information
- The Rock Cycle - Diagrams and InformationThe rock cycle is the natural, continuous process that forms, breaks down, and reforms rock through geological, chemical, and physical processes. Through the cycle, rocks convert between igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary forms. It is a dynamic system that recycles Earth’s materials in different forms, from molten magma deep below the surface to solid rock formations and sediments. Understanding the rock cycle is not only crucial for geologists but also provides insight into Earth’s history, climate change, and the availability of natural resources.
Britannica - Rock Geology
- Britannica - Rock GeologyRock, in geology, naturally occurring and coherent aggregate of one or more minerals. Such aggregates constitute the basic unit of which the solid Earth is composed and typically form recognizable and mappable volumes. Rocks are commonly divided into three major classes according to the processes that resulted in their formation.
Videos - The Rock Cycle
Videos - The Rock Cycle
Videos - The Rock Cycle
Join environmental engineer Will Toliopoulos as he takes us into the field to explore the rock cycle. We begin with a tour of Earth's core, mantle and crust, and how they interact to form the three main types of rock - igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
Next is a detailed exploration of the three rock types, how they are formed, their properties, structure and characteristics. And finally there is the rock cycle itself, here explained in detail using real-life examples and dynamic graphics. Our youthful presenter clearly explains concepts and defines key terms while keeping this complex topic fresh and interesting.
What is the Rock Cycle
Learning Outcomes:
1. Explain the rock cycle.
2. Discuss the operation of the rock cycle.
Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks
Objective:
To learn about igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, their types and formation.
Learning outcomes - students will be able to:
1. Describe what igneous rocks are.
2. Explain the types of igneous rocks and their formation.
3. Give a few examples of extrusive and intrusive igneous rocks.
4. Describe sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
5. Explain the formation of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
6. Give examples of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.