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Science, Education
3rd -
12thgrade
Desert Landforms and Geology
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Which represents an igneous rock?
Formed by the cooling of magma
Formed by igneous crystals
Formed by layering of sediments over time
Formed by other rocks compacted underground with heat and pressure
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Which represents a sedimentary rock?
Formed by other rocks compacted underground with heat and pressure
Formed by layering of sediments over time
Formed by cooling of magma
Formed by volcanoes
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Which represents a metamorphic rock?
Formed by layering of sediments over time
Formed by cooling of magma
Formed by other rocks compacted underground with heat and pressure
Formed by meta rocks
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What is the process of surface materials being worn or broken down and transported elsewhere?
erosion
weathering
earthquake
plate tectonics
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What causes rocks to be lifted up from underground to form mountains?
Plate tectonics
Erosion
Water
Lava
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What type of rock is this?
Igneous
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
A big one
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What type of rock is this?
Igneous
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
A small one
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What type of rock is this?
Igneous
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
A tall one
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What are some erosional forces noticed here in the desert?
Wind
Water
Earthquakes
Glaciers
Sunshine
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Do you think geology is cool?
It's not for me
It ROCKS!
It's pretty crazy how our whole planet has changed so much over millions of years of shifting plate tectonics.
Cool like an igneous rock!