Investigating the Rock Cycle

Investigating the Rock Cycle book cover — Contents Chapter 1 THE ROCK CYCLE page 4 Chapter 2 IGNEOUS ROCKS page 12 Chapter 3 SEDIMENTARY ROCKS page 22 Chapter 4 METAMORPHIC ROCKS page 32 Science and the Rock Cycle 37 Glossary 38 Learn More about the Rock Cycle 39 Index 40

Investigating the Rock Cycle — page 1 — Chapter 1 THE ROCK CYCLE Rocks are everywhere on Earth They are at the bottoms of lakes and oceans They are in the soil They are even in our streets Where do all these rocks come from The Grand Canyon is a beautiful rock formation in Arizona What are some other places where you might find rocks

Investigating the Rock Cycle — page 2 — Most rocks are made of minerals Minerals are solid materials that do not come from plants or animals Rocks are usually made up of more than one kind of mineral AMETHYST IS A MINERAL THAT IS OFTEN USED IN JEWELRY

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