BFC 3013 / BFC 21303 CONFIDENTIAL PART A Q1 (a) Describe the internal layers of the earth. (5 marks) (b) Define tectonic plate. (2 marks) (c) Explain FOUR (4) evidences of…

1. Dr Pusey www.puseyscience.com 2.  Metamorphic rocks are formed when high temperature and/or high pressure alter existing igneous and sedimentary rock.  Metamorphic…

1. Meta=change Morphic=form/shap e 2. I. Parent Rocks Rocks that have been changed from an original “parent” rock 3. II. How are Metamorphic Rocks Formed?  Formed…

Slide 1The Life of Rocks James Hutton (1726-1797) “No vestige of a beginning, no concept of an end.” Slide 2 Types of Rocks BasaltGranite Sandstone Limestone Marble Slate…

Slide 1 Chapter 5: Rocks Section 5: Metamorphic Rocks Slide 2 Metamorphic Rock from Greek: meta = “change”, morphosis = “form” heat and pressure deep beneath Earth’s…

Slide 1 Rocks of Earth Metamorphic Rock: GnesisSedimentary Rock: Sandstone Igneous Rock: Granite Slide 2 How Rocks are Formed: Igneous Rocks Rocks are formed by cooling of…

Slide 1 Rocks – Are They All the Same? Slide 2 No! Color Size Texture Grain CHEMICAL MAKEUP Slide 3 The Rock Cycle is like an endless life cycle for rocks. Slide 4 Examples…

Slide 1 DO NOW Rock Cycle and Types of Rocks Hill Science 6 Earth Processes Slide 2 DO NOW 1. What type of rock is created when molten rock cools and hardens? 2. What type…

Slide 1 Metamorphic Rocks Slide 2 Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks What is metamorphism? How do temperature and pressure change rocks? Are fluids important in metamorphism?…

Slide 1 The Three Different Types of Rocks: Igneous Metamorphic Sedimentary Slide 2 Where Do Rocks Come From? Where do you see rocks? Mountains Canyons Riverbeds All rocks…