Rock cycle worksheets
How rocks form and change.
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How to make rock cycle worksheets
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Choose which kinds of questions to include and how many of each.
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Tap “New worksheet” for a fresh mix of questions.
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Edit the title and choose A4 or US Letter.
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Download the PDF with its answer key and print it.
About these rock cycle worksheets
Rocks are always slowly changing. Magma cools into igneous rock, sediment is pressed into sedimentary rock, and heat and pressure turn rocks into metamorphic rock. These worksheets explain each step and include a sort of real rock names (granite, sandstone, marble and more).
What the worksheet covers
The question bank for this topic has 12 key terms, 12 items to sort, 10 true-or-false statements, 8 multiple-choice questions and 8 fill-in-the-blank sentences. Each worksheet mixes a selection, so no two are the same.
- Question types: match words to meanings, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice, sort the words, word search.
- Key words: rock cycle, igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, magma, lava, sediment, weathering, erosion, compaction, cementation, melting.
- Best for: grades 3–8 (ages 8–14).
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Frequently asked questions
Is marble igneous or metamorphic?
Metamorphic: it forms when limestone is changed by heat and pressure.
Can I choose the kinds of questions?
Yes. Switch each section on or off (matching, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice and more) and choose how many questions go in each.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Every worksheet ends with an answer key on its own page. Switch it off if you’re giving the sheet as a test.
What age is this worksheet for?
Grades 3–8 (ages 8–14). The questions use plain language and avoid trick wording.
Will every worksheet be the same?
No. Each tap of “New worksheet” picks a different mix of questions from the topic’s question bank, so you can give different versions to different students.