The Restless Earth · Physical Systems
The Rock Cycle
Identifying the three main rock types and understanding the processes of formation and transformation.
Key Questions
- 1How does the cooling of magma create different types of igneous rocks?
- 2What can the composition of sedimentary rocks tell us about past environments?
- 3How do heat and pressure transform existing rocks into new forms?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Junior Cycle - Exploring the Physical WorldNCCA: Junior Cycle - Earth Materials
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Junior Cycle Geography Year 1
Unit: The Restless Earth
Period: Physical Systems
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