Super Simple Rock Cycle Projects: Science Activities for Future Petrologists
SUPER SIMPLE EARTH INVESTIGATIONS SUPER SIMPLE ROCK CYCLE PROJECTS Science Activities for Future Petrologists JESSIE ALKIRE CONSULTING EDITOR DIANE CRAIG M A READING SPECIALIST MA Super Sandcastle An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing com
4 WHAT IS THE ROCK CYCLE The rock cycle is a geological process It is how rocks are formed Rocks are also changed and destroyed in the cycle Each kind of rock can become another kind over and over again Most of Earth's crust is made up of rocks They can be found underground and on Earth's surface Rocks also shape landforms around us Rocks are made of minerals Some are made of one mineral Others are made of many minerals Rocks can be many shapes CRUMBLING ROCKS colors and sizes
5 STONE FENCE Rocks are important They have had many purposes throughout history Their uses include tools weapons and building supplies Minerals from rocks are used to create chemicals and other substances we need STONE ARROWHEADS
