3.2 Rocks
Reading Assignment: Chapter 3 - Rocks: Materials of the Solid Earth
Student Notes
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Learning Objectives
3.1 Sketch, label, and explain the rock cycle.
3.2 Describe the two criteria used to classify igneous rocks and explain how cooling influences the crystal size of minerals.
3.3 List and describe the different categories of sedimentary rocks and discuss the processes that change sediment into sedimentary rock.
3.4 Define metamorphism, explain how metamorphic rocks form, and describe the agents of metamorphism.
3.5 Distinguish between metallic and nonmetallic mineral resources and list at least two examples of each. Compare and contrast the three traditional fossil fuels.
3.2 Describe the two criteria used to classify igneous rocks and explain how cooling influences the crystal size of minerals.
3.3 List and describe the different categories of sedimentary rocks and discuss the processes that change sediment into sedimentary rock.
3.4 Define metamorphism, explain how metamorphic rocks form, and describe the agents of metamorphism.
3.5 Distinguish between metallic and nonmetallic mineral resources and list at least two examples of each. Compare and contrast the three traditional fossil fuels.