The Rock Cycle
Grade 6•45 minutes•MS-ESS2-1
Learning Objective
I can describe the stages of the rock cycle and how each stage contributes to the recycling of Earth’s materials.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the three main types of rocks and provide one example of each.
2. Explain the process of how igneous rocks can transform into sedimentary rocks.
3. What role do weathering and erosion play in the rock cycle? Provide specific examples.
...and 9 more questions
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The Rock Cycle
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