Reflection on Rocks & Minerals Question

In the last day or two we were given questions to answer about rocks and minerals. One of the main questions was about the rock cycle. First, its magma. Then crystallization happens and it becomes igneous rock. Then the igneous rock weathers down and erodes. It becomes sediment. Cemenation occurs next and it becomes sedimentary rock. After that, pressure and heat create metamorphic rock. The metamorphic rock melts and turns into magma again. Other things might happen along the way. Such as the igneous rock might melt and turn back into magma or the metamorphic rock might erode and turn into sediment rock.

Another question that we had trouble answering is - can rocks be minerals? I said yes, rocks are made up of two or more minerals. But, most kids in our class had different answers so I'm not positive.

We researched interesting facts about some minerals. I found granite interesting because it is so hard. They use it for countertops so when you're cutting in the kitchen it won't break the counter. Granite is not as hard as diamonds. Diamonds are the most hard mineral.

I learned that the three major rocks are sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous. I learned several other things too while researching rocks and minerals. Minerals are created by natural causes. And this is what i learned in through the rock and minerals questions.