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The Rock Cycle

Explore the rock cycle processes shaping Earth's surface through magma cooling, erosion, and heat transformation. Learn about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Discover the origins of lava, ash, mountains, and compression.

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The Rock Cycle

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  1. The Rock Cycle KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  2. Q1. What do we call the collection of processes which shape the surface of the Earth? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  3. A1. The Rock Cycle KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  4. Q2. Which rock type is formed from the cooling of molten rock (magma)? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  5. A2. Igneous KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  6. Q3. Which rock type is formed by the deposition of small particles of eroded rock? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  7. A3. Sedimentary KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  8. Q4. Which rock type is formed by the action of heat and/or pressure on an existing rock? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  9. A4. Metamorphic KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  10. Q5. What do we call molten (liquid) rock, beneath the earth's surface ? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  11. A5. Magma KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  12. Q6. What do we call molten (liquid) rock, flowing over the earth's surface? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  13. A6. Lava KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  14. Q7. From where does lava usually flow? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  15. A7. A volcano KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  16. Q8. What do we call it when a volcano becomes active, spewing out material? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  17. A8. An eruption KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  18. Q9. What do we call the fine particles of material thrown into the atmosphere during a volcanic eruption? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  19. A9. Ash KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  20. Q10. What do we call igneous rocks formed from magma beneath the earth's surface? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  21. A10. Intrusive KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  22. Q11. What do we call igneous rocks formed from magma on top of the earth's surface? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  23. A11. Extrusive KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  24. Q12. What do you call it when bare rock appears in a landscape? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  25. A12. Exposure KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  26. Q13. What do you call the movement of rock particles by a river, for example? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  27. A13. Transportation KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  28. Q14. What are formed when tectonic plates push together and raise layers of rock? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  29. A14. Mountains KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  30. Q15. Give a word that means the squashing or squeezing by the weight of rock above? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  31. A15. Compression KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

  32. Well Done!Now check your score KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

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