Gizmo Warm-up
Over millions of years, rocks are broken down and transformed into other rocks. The Rock Cycle Gizmo illustrates the different transformations that make up the rock cycle. Before exploring the Gizmo, take a look at the image.
I have provided screen shots of the Gizmo so you do not need to access it.
I have provided screen shots of the Gizmo so you do not need to access it.
Gizmo Warm-up
Over millions of years, rocks are broken down and transformed into other rocks. The Rock Cycle Gizmo illustrates the different transformations that make up the rock cycle. Before exploring the Gizmo, take a look at the image.
What types of rocks are show in the diagram? (Select 3 responses)
Click Magma. How hot is magma?
Click Crystallization (below ground). What kind of rock is formed when magma cools below the surface?
Click Exposure and weathering. What forms when rocks break down?
Click Erosion and deposition. In what ways are sediments transported?
Click Lithification and compaction. (Lithification is hardening into rock.) What kind of rock is formed from sediments?
Click Increase temp. and pressure. What kind of rock is formed?
Click Melt. What is formed when rocks melt deep underground?
Drag and drop the correct labels on to the rock cycle diagram
