Gr. 7- Planet Earth: 2.3 The Rock Cycle
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In order for weathering to occur, rocks need to be exposed to air and water. Name and describe "three" natural occurrences from our readings that expose rocks to the elements.
In order for weathering to occur, rocks need to be exposed to air and water. Name and describe "three" natural occurrences from our readings that expose rocks to the elements.
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Rocks can be altered so much that they change classifications (igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic). This is called the Rock Cycle. How does this happen?
Rocks can be altered so much that they change classifications (igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic). This is called the Rock Cycle. How does this happen?
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The rocks that make up Alberta were laid down in layers over hundreds of millions of years ago. What is the name given to the oldest layer of rocks? Provide a brief description of this layer.
The rocks that make up Alberta were laid down in layers over hundreds of millions of years ago. What is the name given to the oldest layer of rocks? Provide a brief description of this layer.
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Eighty-seven percent of Alberta’s landscape lies over the Interior Plain. What is the "Interior Plain"?
Eighty-seven percent of Alberta’s landscape lies over the Interior Plain. What is the "Interior Plain"?
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In the video above, the geologist talks about "Zircon Crystals". What are they?
In the video above, the geologist talks about "Zircon Crystals". What are they?