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Rocks: Materials of the Solid Earth Chapter 3

Rocks: Materials of the Solid Earth Chapter 3. Earth Science, 13e Stanley C. Hatfield, Southwestern Illinois College. Objectives. What is the rock cycle and why is it important? What are the three groups of rocks and the geologic processes involved in the formation of each?.

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Science Benchmark Edition

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Bell Work 9/20/13

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Sedimentary Rocks

Sedimentary Rocks. Sedimentary Rocks. Made up of different types of sediments Loose fragments of rock, minerals & organic material . Characteristics. Determined by: Source of sediment Way the sediment was moved Deposition conditions. Formation.

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Different Types of Rocks

Different Types of Rocks. 6 th Grade . How do Rocks form? . Igneous Rocks : forms from the cooling of magma or lava Sedimentary Rocks : forms when particles of other rocks or the remains of plants and animals are pressed and cemented together

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CEE 598, GEOL 593 TURBIDITY CURRENTS: MORPHODYNAMICS AND DEPOSITS

CEE 598, GEOL 593 TURBIDITY CURRENTS: MORPHODYNAMICS AND DEPOSITS. LECTURE 8 LAYER-AVERAGED GOVERNING EQUATIONS FOR TURBIDITY CURRENTS. SOME DEFINITIONS. x = boundary-attached (seafloor-attached) streamwise coordinate z = boundary-perpendicular upward normal coordinate

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Earth Systems 3209

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Sediment in Motion

Sediment in Motion. Weathering. The process by which rock is broken down (physical or chemical). Weathering. Erosion. The process by which fragments of soil and rock are broken off the ground and c arried away. Erosion. Carried by: water , wind , ice , and/or gravity. Erosion.

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2-28-11 Aim: What is Deposition?

2-28-11 Aim: What is Deposition?. Do Now: What type of climate favors physical vs. chemical weathering? HW: Start studying Topics 9&10 for exam on Thursday. Deposition is the dropping off of sediments as a result of the erosional agent slowing down or stopping.

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