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This document summarizes the three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Igneous rocks form from cooling magma or lava. Sedimentary rocks form through the compaction and cementation of sediments. Metamorphic rocks form from the alteration of existing rocks through heat, pressure, and chemical processes. Examples are given of buildings constructed from these different rock types, such as granite, limestone, slate, and marble.
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There are three main types of rocks: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments or organic matter. Igneous rocks form from the cooling of molten rock material either below or above the Earth's surface. Metamorphic rocks were once sedimentary or igneous rocks that were altered by heat, pressure, and chemical processes underground.
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Unit 7 The solid part of the earth
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This document discusses the three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma either underground (plutonic rocks), just below the surface (hypabyssal rocks), or on the surface (extrusive rocks). Sedimentary rocks form through the lithification of sediments, either mechanically from weathered rock debris, organically from remains of living organisms, or chemically from mineral precipitation. Metamorphic rocks form from the alteration of existing rocks through heat, pressure, and fluids, resulting in recrystallization and changes to texture and mineral composition. Examples of each rock type are provided.
2019 tg lithosphere2 rocks
The document discusses the lithosphere and its composition. It can be summarized as follows:
1) The lithosphere is composed primarily of eight elements including oxygen, silicon, and magnesium that form minerals and rocks.
2) Minerals are naturally occurring substances composed of elements or compounds and rocks are combinations of minerals. There are over 2,000 types of minerals.
3) Rocks are classified based on their formation into three main types - igneous rocks formed from cooling magma, sedimentary rocks formed from compressed sediments, and metamorphic rocks formed from changes to pre-existing rocks through heat and pressure.
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Limestone is a sedimentary rock primarily composed of calcium carbonate in the form of calcite. It can form through precipitation from water, secretion by marine organisms, or from the shells of dead sea creatures. Limestone is widely used as the basic raw material for cement and is a major constituent of concrete. It is also used as a decorative building material due to its attractive white color and as a soil conditioner to neutralize acidity. Limestone has strength, durability and is resistant to weathering, making it suitable for construction applications.
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There are three main rock types - igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic - that each form in different ways and impact land use differently. Igneous rock forms from cooling magma and is very hard, making it suitable for construction but limiting farming. Sedimentary rock like limestone forms from compressed sediments and produces karst landscapes that attract tourism; it is also used widely in construction. Metamorphic rock forms from the alteration of other rock types under heat and pressure and shares properties of igneous and sedimentary rocks, allowing uses like marble in construction.
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