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    The document describes an activity that simulates the rock cycle through 5 parts: 1) Physical weathering by shaving crayons represents weathering 2) Layering the shavings represents sedimentation 3) Compressing the layers represents compaction and cementation into sedimentary rock 4) Further compressing represents heat and pressure changing the rock into metamorphic rock 5) Melting the rock represents magma forming igneous rock, completing the cycle.

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    The document describes an activity that simulates the rock cycle through 5 parts: 1) Physical weathering by shaving crayons represents weathering 2) Layering the shavings represents sedimentation 3) Compressing the layers represents compaction and cementation into sedimentary rock 4) Further compressing represents heat and pressure changing the rock into metamorphic rock 5) Melting the rock represents magma forming igneous rock, completing the cycle.

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    The document describes an activity that simulates the rock cycle through 5 parts: 1) Physical weathering by shaving crayons represents weathering 2) Layering the shavings represents sedimentation 3) Compressing the layers represents compaction and cementation into sedimentary rock 4) Further compressing represents heat and pressure changing the rock into metamorphic rock 5) Melting the rock represents magma forming igneous rock, completing the cycle.

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    Kami Export - Leilani Lozano-Hooper - Rock Cycle Lab

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    The document describes an activity that simulates the rock cycle through 5 parts: 1) Physical weathering by shaving crayons represents weathering 2) Layering the shavings represents sedimentation 3) Compressing the layers represents compaction and cementation into sedimentary rock 4) Further compressing represents heat and pressure changing the rock into metamorphic rock 5) Melting the rock represents magma forming igneous rock, completing the cycle.

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    Name _____________________________

    Leilani Jun 2
    Date _____________

    THE ROCK CYCLE


    Introduction:
    The Rock Cycle is a never ending process. Igneous rock forms from the cooling
    of magma or lava. Weathering breaks down rock into sediments that are
    compacted and cemented into sedimentary rock. Under great heat and pressure
    inside Earth’s crust, rocks are changed into metamorphic rock. Through the rock
    cycle, each type of rock can change into any of the others. In the following
    activity, you will observe the transformations that occur as rocks change form.

    Materials:
    Crayons Pencil Sharpener
    Blocks Candle
    Foil Vise
    Part 1.
    1. The crayons represent different types of rock.
    2. Using the pencil sharpener, carefully shave the crayons.
    3. Keep all of the shavings of each color in its own pile.

    Physical weathering
    What part of the rock cycle does this represent? _______________________

    Part 2.
    1. Fold the square of aluminum foil in half to form a rectangle.
    2. Place one color of the crayon “rock” fragments in the middle of the
    aluminum foil.
    3. Spread the shavings into a square layer approximately 1 cm thick.
    4. Carefully spread another color of “rock” shavings on top of the first layer.
    5. Do this with each remaining color so there is a four-layer stack of crayon
    rock fragments in the middle of the foil rectangle.

    sedimantation
    What part of the rock cycle does this represent? _______________________

    Part 3.
    1. Carefully fold each side of the aluminum foil over the stack of rock
    fragments, allowing for a 1 cm gap between the edge of the shavings and
    where the foil folds.
    2. Place the foil package between the two blocks.
    3. Apply moderate pressure by pressing the blocks together with your hands.
    4. Remove the foil package from the blocks and carefully open it to observe
    any changes.

    completion
    What part of the rock cycle does this represent? _______________________
    Part 4.
    1. Break your “rock” into two pieces by placing your fingers underneath and
    your thumbs close together on top.
    2. Place the two parts back into the foil and refold the package.
    3. Place the package back between the blocks and tightly squeeze the layers
    together using the vice.
    4. Remove the foil package from the blocks and carefully open it to observe
    any changes.
    What part of the rock cycle does this represent? _______________________
    compress

    Part 5.
    1. Break the “rock” into several pieces.
    2. Place the rock fragments into the tin bowl.
    3. Carefully light the candle.
    4. Holding the tin with tongs, place it over the candle to melt the rock
    fragments.
    5. Be careful to melt them slowly enough to keep the fragments from
    spattering.
    6. Blow out your candle and set the bowl aside to cool for about 10 minutes.
    What part of the rock cycle does this represent? _______________________
    Magma

    Questions:
    1. Summarize how this activity relates to the rock cycle. ________________
    ____________________________________________________________
    goes thru rock procesess
    ____________________________________________________________
    2. Explain how a sedimentary rock might become a metamorphic rock. ____
    turns one thing into another
    ____________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________
    3. Why do people generally not see the processes simulated in this activity
    within their own lifetimes? ______________________________________
    we dont pay attention
    ____________________________________________________________
    4. What is probably the only type of rock you might have and opportunity to
    see formed in your own lifetime. Explain. __________________________
    ____________________________________________________________

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