different types of rock
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Different types of rock. There are many different types of rocks in the world. Identifying rocks. Identifying rocks: summary. type. description. examples. sedimentary. sandstone and limestone. the softest rock type, containing layers and sometimes fossils. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Different types of rock
There are many different types of rocks in the world.
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Identifying rocks
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Identifying rocks: summary
sedimentary
metamorphic
igneous
sandstone and limestone
marble and slate
basalt and granite
the softest rock type, containing layers and sometimes fossils
usually harder than sedimentary rocks, containing thin layers and twisted fossils
usually the hardest rock type, containing shiny crystals
type examples description
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Different rocks = different uses
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Formation of sedimentary rocks
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Formation of metamorphic rocks
Sedimentary rocks are turned into metamorphic rocks by the extreme pressures and temperatures deep within the Earth.
These conditions change the structure of the rocks so that new layers are formed.
Heat and pressure compress grains
Grains form orderly layers
Mixture of grains in structure
pressure
heat
more pressure
more heat
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Formation of igneous rock
Magma is a type of molten rock found deep underground. Occasionally magma rises up through the Earth’s surface, causing volcanic eruptions.
When magma cools above the surface, extrusive igneous rocks are formed.
Igneous rocks are formed when the magma cools and solidifies.
When magma cools below the surface, intrusive igneous rocks are formed.
extrusive igneous
rock
intrusive igneous
rock
magma
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Crystal size in igneous rocks
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The rock cycle
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The rock cycle: in words
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The rock cycle: summary
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From weathering to sedimentation