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Rocks and Rock Cycle — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 9 · Geography

4 concept maps of Rocks and Rock Cycle for ICSE Class 9 Geography, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 9 Geography syllabus.

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A comparison chart highlighting the key differences between rocks and minerals, including composition, homogeneity, chemical structure, classification, and examples.
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4 Concept Maps

Rock Classification Overview

Rock Classification Overview

The map in words

  • ROCKS
    • Igneous
      • Intrusive
        • Granite
        • Gabbro
        • Batholith
      • Extrusive
        • Basalt
        • Obsidian
        • Volcanic ash
    • Sedimentary
      • Mechanical
        • Sandstone
        • Conglomerate
        • Shale
      • Organic
        • Coal
        • Limestone
        • Chalk
      • Chemical
        • Rock salt
        • Gypsum
    • Metamorphic
      • Foliated
        • Slate
        • Schist
        • Gneiss
      • Non-foliated
        • Marble
        • Quartzite

Complete Rock Cycle Concept Map

Complete Rock Cycle Concept Map

The map in words

  • Rocks and Rock Cycle
    • Minerals vs Rocks
      • Rock Definition
        • Aggregate of minerals
        • Heterogeneous composition
        • No definite chemical formula
      • Mineral Definition
        • Naturally occurring solid
        • Homogeneous form
        • Definite chemical composition
    • Rock Types
      • Igneous Rocks
        • Primary rocks
        • From molten magma
        • Intrusive types
          • Plutonic rocks
          • Hypabyssal rocks
        • Extrusive types
          • Volcanic rocks
          • Fine grained
      • Sedimentary Rocks
        • Secondary rocks
        • From weathered materials
        • Mechanical formation
        • Organic formation
        • Chemical formation
        • Stratified layers
      • Metamorphic Rocks
        • Transformed rocks
        • Heat and pressure
        • Contact metamorphism
        • Regional metamorphism
        • Foliation structure
    • Rock Cycle
      • Continuous transformation
      • Igneous to Sedimentary
      • Sedimentary to Metamorphic
      • Metamorphic to Igneous
      • Weathering processes
      • Geological time scale
    • Economic Importance
      • Mineral resources
      • Construction materials
      • Soil formation
      • Industrial applications
      • Precious metals

Classification of Rocks

Classification of Rocks

The map in words

  • ROCKS
    • Igneous
      • Intrusive
        • Plutonic
          • Granite
          • Gabbro
        • Hypabyssal
          • Sill
          • Dyke
      • Extrusive
        • Basalt
        • Obsidian
        • Pumice
    • Sedimentary
      • Mechanical
        • Sandstone
        • Conglomerate
        • Shale
      • Organic
        • Limestone
        • Coal
        • Chalk
      • Chemical
        • Rock Salt
        • Gypsum
    • Metamorphic
      • Contact
        • Marble
        • Quartzite
      • Regional
        • Slate
        • Schist
        • Gneiss

Rocks and Rock Cycle

Rocks and Rock Cycle

The map in words

  • Rocks and Rock Cycle
    • Lithosphere
    • Minerals
    • Igneous Rocks
    • Sedimentary Rocks
    • Metamorphic Rocks
    • Magma
    • Intrusive Igneous Forms
    • Extrusive Igneous Rocks

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Rocks and Rock Cycle for ICSE Class 9 Geography?
Key topics in Rocks and Rock Cycle include Rocks, Minerals, and Lithosphere, Igneous Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
What do the concept maps for Rocks and Rock Cycle show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Rocks and Rock Cycle connect: Rock Classification Overview; Complete Rock Cycle Concept Map. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Rocks and Rock Cycle for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 60 practice questions on Rocks and Rock Cycle. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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