Rocks S6E5 Students will investigate the scientific view of how Earths surface is formed. b.Investigate the composition of rocks in terms of minerals.
Three Types of Rocks. How are igneous rocks classified? Igneous rocks (ig nee us) are formed from magma or lava. Igneous means fire-formed. Igneous.
ESCI 101: Lecture Rocks February 16, 2007 Copy of this lecture will be found at: esci101 With Some Graphics from Press et al.,
Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Who Wants to Be a Geologist?
Igneous rocks form when molten rock cools and solidifies. Molten rock is called magma when it is below the Earth’s surface and lava when it is above. Igneous.
K. Dawson Earth Science
The Rock Cycle: There are many different things that can happen to a rock that will change it into a different type of rock. Ex. Weathering/erosion/compaction/cementation.
The Rock Cycle
