The rock cycle is illustrated in detail using easy-to-understand animations. Examples of the various types of rocks are introduced and the characteristics of different rocks are compared. Other terminology includes: rock cycle, igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary, texture, and mineral composition.

Originally released by Visual Learning, 2001. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015. Teacher's and student's guides available under Additional info tag.

What are Rocks Made of? (2:32); --What is a Rock? (1:02); -- Igneous Rocks (1:29); -- Sedimentary Rocks (1:50); -- Metamorphic Rocks (1:34); -- Weathering and Erosion (2:00); -- The Rock Cycle (2:53); -- Complexities of the Rock Cycle (1:19); -- Summing Up (0:52); -- Video Quiz Follows (2:57); -- Credits: Rocks and the Rock Cycle (0:39); .