Rock Cycle Model

The image below shows a model of the rock cycle that demonstrates the cycling of Earth’s matter and the flow of energy that drives the processes.
NGSS Phenomena: An image of 5 states a rock can be found in. Magma can only be formed into igneous rock. Igneous rock can be melted into magma, heated into Metamorphic rock, or weathered into sediment. Sediment can only be made into sedimentary rock through deposition and compaction. Sedimentary rock can be turned back into sediment, can become metamorphic rock with heat and pressure, or it can be melted into magma. Metamorphic rock can be weathered into sediment, melted into magma, or it can be subjected to more heat and pressure to become a different metamorphic rock.

1. Your classmates have a disagreement about what can happen to a sedimentary rock:


Micah says, "A sedimentary rock can only turn into a metamorphic rock before it can change in to a different type of rock."


Elliott says, "A sedimentary rock can turn into either a metamorphic rock or an igneous rock, depending on what forces work to change it."



Evaluate the two claims and explain who you think is correct and why. Make sure to cite evidence and explain your reasoning in your answer.

2. In the model below, draw a line that shows one pathway that rocks can take through the rock cycle.
Directions:

1. Draw a circle on one type of rock and label it #1.

2. Draw an arrow from #1 to show the path that it could take to become another type of rock and label the second rock with a #2.

3. Draw another arrow from #2 to show the path that it could take to become another type of rock and label the third rock with a #3.

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3. Go back to the arrows you drew in your diagram. Explain the forces or processes that would turn rock #1 into rock #2.

4. Go back to the diagram you drew. Explain the forces or processes that could turn rock #2 into rock #3.

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