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Ch 14 Geology and Nonrenewable Mineral Resources.
Earth Materials Images from Strahler and Strahler, 2005 The Crust and its Composition Igneous Rocks Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks Metamorphic Rocks The.
PHSC 4013, Earth Science Mr. Brian M. Cudnik, Instructor 9 September 2008.
Physical Science Geologic Time. Observations Regarding Rock Layers Relative Dating – Lower layers of sedimentary rock are formed before older layers.
Rock Melting Factors 5.1 Lecture Notes Mineral Composition : Different minerals melt at different temperatures. Pressure: Rocks that can withstand higher.
INTRODUCTION l Definition--Nature of Geology science that examines the Earth, its form, composition and changes that it has undergone is undergoing and.
Rock and the Rock Cycle California Rock Stories Linking tectonics to rock formation Ellen Metzger BAESI – November 19, 2011.
Key Terms: weathering, mechanical weathering, chemical weathering, sediment, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation.
Interpreting Geologic History Unit 13. Relative Dating The determination of the age of a rock or event in relation to other rocks or events. Differs from.
Earth and Environmental Science Exam Review. Do not edit THIS file; do not make or save changes to it. Preserve it always (unchanged) as a template.
Metamorphic Rocks Metamorphic rocks have been changed from a pre-existing rock. Caused by extreme heat and/or pressure.