Describe the key processes of the rock cycle, including the timescales over which they occur, and examine how the properties of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks reflect their formation and influence their use

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Describe the key processes of the rock cycle, including the timescales over which they occur, and examine how the properties of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks reflect their formation and influence their use.

Code

AC9S8U04

Year level

Year 8

Subject

Science

Strand

Science understanding

Sub-strand

Earth and space sciences

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We are learning to describe the key processes of the rock cycle, including the timescales over which they occur, and examine how the properties of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks reflect their formation and influence their use.

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Describe the key processes of the rock cycle, including the timescales over which they occur, and examine how the properties of sedimentary, igneous and   rocks reflect their formation and influence their use.

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