sedimentary
how are sedimentary rocks formed
heat and pressure
What are the three different types of rocks we learned about in school
Igneous metamorphic and sedimentary
how are igneous rocks made
when hot lava and magma cools down
how are minerals many different shapes
The internal arrangment of atoms within a mineral decides its shape.
how can sediments switch locations
wind water and wind
rocks can be time capsle
true
igneous rocks are the only rocks with fossalation
false
whats the difference between a rock and a mineral
a mineral is a naturally occuring inorganic solid with a defined chemical composition and crystallin structure.
the grand canyon is a sedimentary rock true or false
true
can rock formations make an island
yes
How do igneous rocks help geologists understand Earth's history?
rocks including ignes can make a huge fossil and because of carbon dating can tell us what time period its from
why do minerals sparkle
light interacts with the surface of minerals causing some to sparkle or have a glassy apearence
What is the only kind of rock that can float on water
Pomise
How do igneous rocks relate to volcanoes?
volcanoes create igneous rocks, as they erupt lava and ash.
why can minerals be so many colors
just because free space
how tall is a mushroom rock
10 to 25 ft
How do igneous rocks relate to the rock cycle?
thay weathered and eroded, and eventually becoming a sedimentary rock, they can also transform into metamorphic rock
how can carbon be used
to see how old things are
fuel
in materials
all of the above
all of the above