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The Rock Cycle - Coggle Diagram
The Rock Cycle
Useful for...
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Understanding earthquakes, erosion, other natural disasters
Rocks provide humans with many crucial metals, minerals, and raw materials needed for life
Types of Rocks
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Sedimentary: formed from organic matter, and sediments compressed over time
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Geologic Processes
Weathering
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Physical Weathering: breaking down of rock into smaller particles by wind, water, physical movement, ice, tree roots, etc.
Chemical Weathering: breaking down of rock into smaller particles by chemical processes such as those from lichens/animals, acid rain, rust formation, etc.
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Erosion Processes
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Sedimentation/deposition: laying down of sediment carried by wind, water, or ice.
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