Massachusetts - Swampscott Middle School
... Descriptions of rocks found on trip Diagram of something learned What must have been in Massachusetts at some point for these rocks to exist? ...
... Descriptions of rocks found on trip Diagram of something learned What must have been in Massachusetts at some point for these rocks to exist? ...
chapter 3 and 4 mineral and rocks
... A mineral is a naturally formed, inorganic solid with a crystalline structure. ...
... A mineral is a naturally formed, inorganic solid with a crystalline structure. ...
USGS Training Activity 1
... Usually ________ __________. Cools _____________________________________ Can form from ________ or form __________ (long cracks in the Earth’s surface) ...
... Usually ________ __________. Cools _____________________________________ Can form from ________ or form __________ (long cracks in the Earth’s surface) ...
Rock Study Guide
... rocks are called cement. 11. ________ A series of processes known as the water cycle continuously change rocks from one kind to another. 12. ________ An igneous rock that forms on Earth’s surface is an extrusive rock. ...
... rocks are called cement. 11. ________ A series of processes known as the water cycle continuously change rocks from one kind to another. 12. ________ An igneous rock that forms on Earth’s surface is an extrusive rock. ...
Chapter 8 Science Test Notes
... • The idea that geologic processes gradually occur as they have in the past is called uniformitarianism. ...
... • The idea that geologic processes gradually occur as they have in the past is called uniformitarianism. ...
Unit E section-1.0-1.3
... This occurs when rock is broken apart by physical forces such as water and wind. - mechanical weathering ‘wears away’ - sedimentation ‘builds-up’ ...
... This occurs when rock is broken apart by physical forces such as water and wind. - mechanical weathering ‘wears away’ - sedimentation ‘builds-up’ ...
1 Sedimentary Rocks - Laboratory 5 (name
... Sedimentary rocks or their unconsolidated equivalents are composed of sediment, but what is sediment? Sediment is solid particles that originate from the (1) weathering, mass wasting, and erosion of previously existing Earth material, (2) minerals precipitated from a solution, or (3) the remains or ...
... Sedimentary rocks or their unconsolidated equivalents are composed of sediment, but what is sediment? Sediment is solid particles that originate from the (1) weathering, mass wasting, and erosion of previously existing Earth material, (2) minerals precipitated from a solution, or (3) the remains or ...
Rocks and The Rock Cycle
... • Sediments are bits of rocks, shells, and the remains of dead plants and animals. • Over millions of years sediments that are buried under ground are pressed and cemented together to form a sedimentary rock. ...
... • Sediments are bits of rocks, shells, and the remains of dead plants and animals. • Over millions of years sediments that are buried under ground are pressed and cemented together to form a sedimentary rock. ...
The Rock Cycle Interactive Name
... called intrusive igneous rock. An example of an intrusive igneous rock is granite, contains quartz, feldspar, and mica. Weathering & Erosion: Weathering happens when rocks break. Water, wind, temperature changes, and chemicals wear rocks down and break them apart. The resulting pieces of rocks are c ...
... called intrusive igneous rock. An example of an intrusive igneous rock is granite, contains quartz, feldspar, and mica. Weathering & Erosion: Weathering happens when rocks break. Water, wind, temperature changes, and chemicals wear rocks down and break them apart. The resulting pieces of rocks are c ...
I. Rocks - keller-earth
... Rock that forms when igneous or sedimentary rock is altered by intense heat &/or pressure ...
... Rock that forms when igneous or sedimentary rock is altered by intense heat &/or pressure ...
Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
... A Sedimentary Rock is….. rock formed from the lithification or crystallization of: 1. Minerals in solution 2. Organic remains 3. Materials produced by living things (biochemical) 4. Clastic Sediments (rock fragments of all sizes) So Sedimentary Rocks form through compacting and cementing of sedimen ...
... A Sedimentary Rock is….. rock formed from the lithification or crystallization of: 1. Minerals in solution 2. Organic remains 3. Materials produced by living things (biochemical) 4. Clastic Sediments (rock fragments of all sizes) So Sedimentary Rocks form through compacting and cementing of sedimen ...
Earth: Chapter 1
... A. Glacier = an enormous mass of _______________________ 1. can _______, _______, and _________ large amounts of rock material 2. form in ______________ and at high __________, where it is so cold _______ stays on the ground all year round B. ________________________ = form in mountainous areas 1. c ...
... A. Glacier = an enormous mass of _______________________ 1. can _______, _______, and _________ large amounts of rock material 2. form in ______________ and at high __________, where it is so cold _______ stays on the ground all year round B. ________________________ = form in mountainous areas 1. c ...
THE ROCK CYCLE SIMPLIFIED
... significant temperature and pressure (above those found at the surface of the Earth) in the presence of water based fluids over long periods of time. The minerals in a metamorphic rock depends on the original minerals in the pre-existing rock and the new minerals that grow during metamorphism. The n ...
... significant temperature and pressure (above those found at the surface of the Earth) in the presence of water based fluids over long periods of time. The minerals in a metamorphic rock depends on the original minerals in the pre-existing rock and the new minerals that grow during metamorphism. The n ...
“changed rocks” – can form from: sedimentary, igneous or other
... rock (melted rocks reform into igneous rocks) B. Pressure: from burial at great depths or stress from mountain building (squeezing) activity ...
... rock (melted rocks reform into igneous rocks) B. Pressure: from burial at great depths or stress from mountain building (squeezing) activity ...
ROCKS: SOLID EARTH MATERIALS ©2003 SchoolMedia, Inc
... while others are dull; some minerals are smooth, however, some minerals are rough; many minerals are hard, but some break apart easily; some minerals are very colorful, while others have little color. ...
... while others are dull; some minerals are smooth, however, some minerals are rough; many minerals are hard, but some break apart easily; some minerals are very colorful, while others have little color. ...
Document
... • Minerals are nonliving, solid substances • They occur naturally - they are not made by people • Minerals have different shapes, colors, weights, and degrees of hardness • Minerals come together to form rocks ...
... • Minerals are nonliving, solid substances • They occur naturally - they are not made by people • Minerals have different shapes, colors, weights, and degrees of hardness • Minerals come together to form rocks ...
Summer of Learning Activities: Geology: My Favorite Rock
... travertine rocks do. They generally look milky beige and may have veins of color or only slightly layered color variations within them. Basically, if it isn’t clearly one of the other rocks, it is travertine. The others are easier to identify. Background: Geology is the study of the earth including ...
... travertine rocks do. They generally look milky beige and may have veins of color or only slightly layered color variations within them. Basically, if it isn’t clearly one of the other rocks, it is travertine. The others are easier to identify. Background: Geology is the study of the earth including ...
Story in the Rocks by Anna, Summer, and Gavin
... the different types of rocks are formed. IGNEOUS ROCKS are rocks formed above and below ground from magma or lava hardening SEDIMENTARY ROCKS are rocks that form from pieces of rock carried downstream, dropped, and harden into layered rock. METAMORPHIC ROCKS are rocks that have “morphed” after ...
... the different types of rocks are formed. IGNEOUS ROCKS are rocks formed above and below ground from magma or lava hardening SEDIMENTARY ROCKS are rocks that form from pieces of rock carried downstream, dropped, and harden into layered rock. METAMORPHIC ROCKS are rocks that have “morphed” after ...
GY 111 Lecture Note Series Lab 3: Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks
... sedimentary rocks in this portion of the lab. Determining particle size in sedimentary rocks ranges from pretty darn easy to awfully hard. If you can see grains and if many/most are bigger than 2mm than you are dealing with gravel. If the particles are visible by eye or with the use of your hand le ...
... sedimentary rocks in this portion of the lab. Determining particle size in sedimentary rocks ranges from pretty darn easy to awfully hard. If you can see grains and if many/most are bigger than 2mm than you are dealing with gravel. If the particles are visible by eye or with the use of your hand le ...
ch05 - earthjay science
... rounding (of sedimentary particles) (93): A particle becomes rounded by having sharp corners and edges removed by impact with other particles. The roundness can be used to infer the history of abrasion. It reflects the distance the particles had traveled, the transporting medium, and the rigor of t ...
... rounding (of sedimentary particles) (93): A particle becomes rounded by having sharp corners and edges removed by impact with other particles. The roundness can be used to infer the history of abrasion. It reflects the distance the particles had traveled, the transporting medium, and the rigor of t ...
Earth Science Regents Mineral and Rock Review Sheet Barron`s
... How can you distinguish between all of the clastic sedimentary rocks? Remember, limestone can act as both chemical and bioclastic. Sedimentary rocks usually form flat horizontal beds called _______________________. What is cross bedding? How does cross bedding differ from strata? How can s ...
... How can you distinguish between all of the clastic sedimentary rocks? Remember, limestone can act as both chemical and bioclastic. Sedimentary rocks usually form flat horizontal beds called _______________________. What is cross bedding? How does cross bedding differ from strata? How can s ...
Metamorphic Rocks
... B. Metamorphics are classified by their texture & composition. Foliated Textures: “show distortion” Mineral Alignment: - The minerals are squished into flat layers - Schistocity: Low grade metamorphic pressure Ex. Slate, Phylite, Schist Banding: ...
... B. Metamorphics are classified by their texture & composition. Foliated Textures: “show distortion” Mineral Alignment: - The minerals are squished into flat layers - Schistocity: Low grade metamorphic pressure Ex. Slate, Phylite, Schist Banding: ...
Sedimentary rock
Sedimentary rocks are types of rock that are formed by the deposition of material at the Earth's surface and within bodies of water. Sedimentation is the collective name for processes that cause mineral and/or organic particles (detritus) to settle and accumulate or minerals to precipitate from a solution. Particles that form a sedimentary rock by accumulating are called sediment. Before being deposited, sediment was formed by weathering and erosion in a source area, and then transported to the place of deposition by water, wind, ice, mass movement or glaciers which are called agents of denudation.The sedimentary rock cover of the continents of the Earth's crust is extensive, but the total contribution of sedimentary rocks is estimated to be only 8% of the total volume of the crust. Sedimentary rocks are only a thin veneer over a crust consisting mainly of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Sedimentary rocks are deposited in layers as strata, forming a structure called bedding. The study of sedimentary rocks and rock strata provides information about the subsurface that is useful for civil engineering, for example in the construction of roads, houses, tunnels, canals or other structures. Sedimentary rocks are also important sources of natural resources like coal, fossil fuels, drinking water or ores.The study of the sequence of sedimentary rock strata is the main source for scientific knowledge about the Earth's history, including palaeogeography, paleoclimatology and the history of life. The scientific discipline that studies the properties and origin of sedimentary rocks is called sedimentology. Sedimentology is part of both geology and physical geography and overlaps partly with other disciplines in the Earth sciences, such as pedology, geomorphology, geochemistry and structural geology.