The Rock Cycle
Exploring the continuous process by which rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed.
Key Questions
- Explain the processes involved in the rock cycle.
- Predict how a rock might change over millions of years.
- Construct a diagram illustrating the rock cycle.
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