Year 4
What are the steps in the rock cycle?
In this lesson, we will learn each of the steps of the rock cycle. We will learn how igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock are all connected through a demonstration involving jelly beans! You will need a piece of paper, a pencil and a ruler for this lesson.
Year 4
What are the steps in the rock cycle?
In this lesson, we will learn each of the steps of the rock cycle. We will learn how igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock are all connected through a demonstration involving jelly beans! You will need a piece of paper, a pencil and a ruler for this lesson.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Understand how the processes in the rock cycle fit together
- Know how to correctly order the processes in the rock cycle
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which type of rock is formed when heat and pressure inside the Earth change igneous and sedimentary rock?
igneous rock
sedimentary rock
Q2.
Which type of rock is formed when pressure from layers of sediment causes the sediment to compact and cement?
igneous rock
metamorphic rock
Q3.
Which type of rock is formed when magma or lava cools?
metamorphic rock
sedimentary rock
Q4.
What is erosion?
The process that causes rock to melt.
The process where rock is broken down into smaller and smaller pieces.
Q5.
What is weathering?
The process that causes rocks to change colour.
The processes that remove rock from one location and transport it to another.
4 Questions
Q1.
Which type of rock is formed when heat and pressure inside the Earth change igneous and sedimentary rock?
igneous rock
sedimentary rock
Q2.
Which type of rock is formed when pressure from layers of sediment causes the sediment to compact and cement?
igneous rock
metamorphic rock
Q3.
Which type of rock is formed when magma or lava cools?
metamorphic rock
sedimentary rock
Q4.
What kind of scientist studies rocks?
A palaeontologist
A rockologist