Let me work through this rock cycle diagram step by step.
Looking at the diagram, I need to identify what each blank box should be labeled based on the arrows and processes shown.
Starting from the top and going clockwise:
1.
Top left box (above the grainy/sandy material): The arrow pointing TO this shows "weathering & erosion" coming from the dark volcanic-looking rock. Weathering and erosion breaks down rocks into smaller pieces. So this should be
Sediments.
2.
Top right box (above the light-colored layered rock): The arrow points FROM sediments TO this with "deposition, compaction, & cementation." These processes turn sediments into sedimentary rock. So this should be
Sedimentary rock.
3.
Middle right box (next to the striped/foliated rock): The arrow points FROM sedimentary rock TO this with "heat & pressure." Heat and pressure transform rocks into metamorphic rock. So this should be
Metamorphic rock.
4.
Bottom center box (below the volcano): The arrow points FROM metamorphic rock TO this with "melting." Melting creates magma. So this should be
Magma.
5.
Bottom left box (next to the dark volcanic rock): The arrow points FROM magma TO this with "cooling." When magma cools, it becomes igneous rock. So this should be
Igneous rock.
Let me verify this makes sense by checking the complete cycle:
- Igneous rock → weathering & erosion → Sediments ✓
- Sediments → deposition, compaction, & cementation → Sedimentary rock ✓
- Sedimentary rock → heat & pressure → Metamorphic rock ✓
- Metamorphic rock → melting → Magma ✓
- Magma → cooling → Igneous rock ✓
This completes the rock cycle correctly!
Final Answer:
- Top left box:
Sediments
- Top right box:
Sedimentary rock
- Middle right box:
Metamorphic rock
- Bottom center box:
Magma
- Bottom left box:
Igneous rock
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of the rock cycle worksheet.
