Physical Patterns in a Changing World · Modern Geography
The Rock Cycle
Understand the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.
Key Questions
- 1How are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks formed?
- 2Why are certain types of rocks associated with specific mineral resources?
- 3How does the rock cycle demonstrate the earth as a dynamic system?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Physical Patterns in a Changing World - Grade 7
Grade: Grade 7
Subject: History & Geography
Unit: Physical Patterns in a Changing World
Period: Modern Geography
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