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Sedimentary Rocks
The classification of sedimentary rocks by John Louie Ramos Sedimentary rocks refer to rocks that are formed through the deposition of sediments known as the process of sedimentation. Natural phenomenon like weathering and erosion also contributes to the formation of sedimentary rocks. Thus, scientists and r... More> Characteristics of sedimentary rocks by Norman Green All rocks are aggregates of minerals, and are classified as either of igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic origin. Sedimentary rocks are formed when minerals are deposited and then accumulate to form the rock. The type and characteristic of each sedi... More>
	What is the rock cycle by Hai Shunxi Before the first Earth Day or recycle bin, Mother Nature already had a recycling program in place. Every drop of water, every molecule of air have been endlessly recycled since day one. Most of us don’t know, though, that she also recycles the... More> Short stories: Volcanoes by Lady Shifflett Jack the Ripper / Old Into New Chapter One Slowly making her way down into the damp dark streets, the Lady of the night could hear foot steps as she hurried home. Why had she wanted to be out on a night such as this one? All the rumors about jack th... More>
Understanding the three basic types of rock by Ann Marie Dwyer Three types of rocks- igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic- make up the Earth's crust. All three types of rocks are subject to the processes that change one type of rock to another. Igneous rocks form when magma is expelled from beneath the crust of... More> The differences between igneous rock and metamorphic rock by LW There are 3 main types of rock, which are igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic Igneous rock: Igneous rocks are crystalline solids which form directly from the cooling of magma (melted rock), this can take place either underground or above ground. It... More>
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