Rocks Ch. 6
Section 1: Rocks and the Rock Cycle
Key Ideas
Identify the three major types of rock, and explain how each type forms.
Summarize the steps in the rock cycle.
Explain Bowen's reaction series.
Summarize the factors that affect the stability of rocks.
Section 2: Igneous Rock
Key Ideas
Summarize three factors that affect whether rock melts.
Describe how the cooling rate of magma and lava affects the texture of igneous rocks.
Classify igneous rocks according to their composition and texture.
Describe intrusive and extrusive igneous rock.
Section 3: Sedimentary Rock
Key Ideas
Explain the processes of compaction and cementation.
Describe how chemical and organic sedimentary rocks form.
Describe how clastic sedimentary rock forms.
Identify seven sedimentary rock features.
Section 4: Metamorphic Rock
Key Ideas
Describe the process of metamorphism.
Explain the difference between regional and contact metamorphism.
Distinguish between foliated and nonfoliated metamorphic rocks, and give an example of each.
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