The Rock Cycle: Transformation of Earth Materials
Tracing the transformation of mineral matter through igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic stages.
Key Questions
- How does the cooling rate of magma affect the crystals in a rock?
- Can a rock ever truly disappear or is it just recycled?
- What stories can the layers of sedimentary rock tell us about the past?
Common Core State Standards
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