The Rock Cycle (detailed) — free printable diagram

About this illustration

A detailed, fully-labelled circular diagram of the Rock Cycle showing the three rock types (Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic) and Magma, connected by process arrows. Igneous rocks (granite, basalt) sit at the top with a volcano illustration; Sedimentary rocks (sandstone, limestone) on the right with layered-rock illustrations; Metamorphic rocks (marble, schist) on the lower left; and Magma on the left. Process labels on arrows include: cooling/crystallisation → igneous; uplift/erosion; weathering/erosion/compaction → sedimentary; heat+pressure → metamorphic; melting → magma; and uplift/erosion paths from sedimentary and metamorphic back into the cycle. A mountain landscape and a rocky outcrop illustrate erosion stages.

How to use

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