In this photo, a fishing port in Iceland is threatened by volcanic ash and lava from the nearby Eldfell volcano.
How can you play the rock cycle?
The rock cycle is important to understanding how parts of the geosphere are formed and destroyed. The rock cycle is also important in cycles that affect life on Earth. Work in a group to design a board game that teaches the concepts of the rock cycle. In addition to presenting the cycle, the game should use examples of the names and types of rocks in the cycle. When your group has ?nished its work, exchange games with another group to play and provide feedback. Use the feedback to improve your game.
How do science concepts apply to your world? Here are some questions you'll be able to answer after you read this chapter.
How is Earth's interior like a hard-boiled egg? (Section 22.1)
What does a precious gem have in common with table salt? (Section 22.2)
How can one kind of rock change into another kind of rock? (Section 22.3)
Where is the longest mountain range in the world? (Section 22.4)
Where was the largest earthquake ever recorded? (Section 22.5)
Is there really a “Ring of Fire” around the Pacific Ocean? (Section 22.6)
How were the Hawaiian islands formed? (page 694)