1. The Rock CycleThinking about relationships among the major rock groups 2. Major Rock Groups• Igneous – Formed from molten rock (magma/lava) that has cooled – Literally…

1. The Rock CycleThinking about relationships amongthe major rock groups 2. 2Major Rock Groups• Igneous– Formed from a melt (molten rock)– Plutonic (intrusive):slow…

The Rock Cycle Thinking about relationships among the major rock groups Major Rock Groups Igneous Formed from a melt (molten rock) Plutonic (intrusive):slow cooling and crystallization…

Processes of Lithosphere Processes of Lithosphere Lithosphere Rigid outermost shell of a rocky planet On earth, comprises the crust and the upper mantle The Rock Cycle Thinking…

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The Rock Cycle Thinking about relationships among the major rock groups * Major Rock Groups Igneous Formed from a magma (molten rock) either erupting onto the surface or…