Igneous rocks are mainly made up of silicate. The common types of igneous rocks include the glass-like basalt, which is fine-grained, and the coarse-grained granite, which is used in homes as kitchen and bath countertops. Igneous rocks are also classified by grain size: fine grained or coarse-grained. Sandstone, limestone, shale, mudstone, chalk, salt stone, dolomite and gypsum are all common types of sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary bedrock is formed when smaller particles are bonded together either by chemical bonding or a combination of chemical reaction and pressure.
The pressure is typically due to water or soil on top of the forming sedimentary rock. Chemical bonding is a result of different chemistry reactions. The most common chemical bonding in sedimentary rock is calcium carbonate. Coal is a subcategory of sedimentary rock. Text on this page is printable and can be used according to our Terms of Service. Any interactives on this page can only be played while you are visiting our website.
You cannot download interactives. The rock cycle is a web of processes that outlines how each of the three major rock types—igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary—form and break down based on the different applications of heat and pressure over time.
For example, sedimentary rock shale becomes slate when heat and pressure are added. The more heat and pressure you add, the further the rock metamorphoses until it becomes gneiss. If it is heated further, the rock will melt completely and reform as an igneous rock.
Empower your students to learn about the rock cycle with this collection of resources. Erosion is the process where rocks are broken down by natural forces such as wind or water. There are two main types of erosion: chemical and physical. In physical erosion, the rock breaks down but its chemical composition remains the same, such as during a landslide or bioerosion, when plants take root and crack rocks.
Explore the process of erosion with this collection of resources. An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment. In a terrestrial ecosystem, examples might include temperature, light, and water. In a marine ecosystem, abiotic factors would include salinity and ocean currents. Abiotic and biotic factors work together to create a unique ecosystem.
Learn more about abiotic factors with this curated resource collection. Weathering is the process of the weakening and breakdown of rocks, metals, and manmade objects. There are two main types of weathering: chemical and physical.
An example of chemical weathering is acid rain. Caused mostly by the burning of fossil fuels, acid rain is a form of precipitation with high levels of sulfuric acid, which can cause erosion in the materials in which it comes in contact.
An example of physical weathering is wind blowing across the desert playas. This process causes rocks to form a specific pyramid-like shape and they are called ventifacts.
Select from these resources to teach about the process of weathering in your classroom. Sedimentary rocks are one of three main types of rocks, along with igneous and metamorphic. Metamorphic rocks start as one type of rock and—with pressure, heat, and time—gradually change into a new type of rock. Weathering describes the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth. Water, ice, acids, salts, plants, animals, and changes in temperature are all agents of weathering.
There is very little organic material and roots do not dig down this deep. Note — As you can see, the soil layers gain stability as you go down. Bedrock can be anywhere between 7 and feet deep. Bedrock is perfect for Push Pier and Helical Pier installation to impede foundation settlement. What is Bedrock? Foundation Repair. Rocks with less than 45 per cent silica content are called ultrabasic.
There are many different types of sedimentary rocks, for example sandstone, shale, limestone and dolostone.
Sandstone has, as the name implies, been formed from sand, and the individual grains are visible by aid of a magnifying glass or sometimes even to the naked eye. Sandstone is formed through different lithifying processes, such as increases in temperature and pressure due to burial by overlying sediments. In an orogenic mountain-building setting, in which the pressure and temperature may increase even further, sandstone may recrystallize into quartzite, which is a considerably harder rock.
Quartzite may be of economic interest if it mainly is composed of pure quartz and lacks, or has a only small proportion of, dark micas, feldspar or calcite.
Quartzite is used in, silicon production, glass or porcelain production, refractory stones, and in the steel industry, to name a few applications. Shale, slate, phyllite and schist are formed out of clay deposits. These rocks often show a dark-coloured interior and a rusty surface. They may also be graphite-bearing. The Viscaria copper ore west of Kiruna consists of large proportions of fine-grained chalcopyrite that are hosted by black schist.
The shist is in turn surrounded by volcanic greenstones.
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