MISC I
A scientist that studies what the earth is made of.
Geologist
Rocks are made of what material
Minerals
Igneous to metamorphic
Ways that people can use rocks and minerals
jewelry, buildings, statues
Features of the earth are known as ____________.
Landforms
Soil is made of what materials?
Rocks, Minerals, humus, water, and air
Metamorphic to sedimentary
Wind and water can wear down metamorphic rock and form sedimentary rock
Ways that people can use soils
planting, clay pots, cement
Due to elevation, people that live on _____________ are affected more by the weather/climate.
Mountains
A type of rock formed by layers of rock and other materials that pile up on top of each other.
Sedimentary
Sedimentary to igneous
Sedimentary rock can melt, cool, and harden to form igneous rock.
Ways that people use plains
crops, pastures, roads
Beaches are part of a __________________. These can be rocky or sandy or have cliffs.
Coastline
A type of rock formed when extreme heat is used to melt the rock and then cools and hardens
Igneous
Igneous to Sedimentary
Wind and water can wear down igneous rock and form sedimentary rock
Ways that people use rivers
food, water, transportation
A type of rock formed when heat and pressure are applied to the sedimentary or igneous rock.
Metamorphic
Sedimentary to Metamorphic
Heat and pressure can change a sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock and form metamorphic
Metamorphic to igneous
metamorphic rock can melt, cool, and harden to form igneous rock.