What are the characteristics of rocks? The types of rocks are : Igneous -Igneous rocks are formed from melted rock that has cooled and solidified rocks.
Rocks
Sedimentary Materials Sedimentary rocks cover 80% of the earth’s surface but only comprise ~1% of the volume of the crust (they are generally NOT dense.
The Rock Cycle Chapter 4 Mrs. Veurink’s Earth Science.
LESSON 6 – SEDIMENTARY ROCKS EARTH UNIT All information is from .
10 December 2012 OBJECTIVE: Describe the origin of sedimentary rock. INTRO Week WS #16: Have you ever tried to build a sand castle at the beach? Where.
Monday, March 18 th What is a magma chamber, and what are two ways the magma gets from magma chamber to the surface of the Earth? What are two types of.
A. Sediment Source and History B. Formation of Sedimentary Rocks C. Types of Sedimentary Rocks D. Sedimentary Structures and Environments.
A is for Apples, B is for Basalts… *Picture from USGS .
Sedimentary Materials
Chapter 6 – Rocks Section 6.1 – Rocks and the Rock Cycle.
Rocks & The Rock Cycle I.Background Information A. Rock: A mixture of minerals, that make up the Earth’s crust B. Rock Types
