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Soil Rocks and Minerals

Soil Rocks and Minerals. 4th Grade Science. How was the Earth’s Layers formed? What does the formation of the Earth have to do with rocks?. Crust - the rigid, rocky outer surface of the Earth, composed mostly of basalt and granite. The crust is thinner under the ocean.

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Soil Rocks and Minerals

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  1. Soil Rocks and Minerals 4th Grade Science

  2. How was the Earth’s Layers formed? What does the formation of the Earth have to do with rocks? Crust- the rigid, rocky outer surface of the Earth, composed mostly of basalt and granite. The crust is thinner under the ocean. Mantle-a rocky layer located under the crust – it is composed of silicon, magnesium, iron, aluminum, and calcium. Convection (heat) currents carry heat from the hot inner mantle to the cooler outer mantle. Outer core- the molten iron-nickel layer that surrounds the inner core. Inner core- the solid iron-nickel center of the Earth that is very hot and under great pressure

  3. Comparing the layers of Earth to an apple Apple Peel = Crust Fruit = Mantle Core = Outer Core Seeds = Inner Core

  4. Layers of the Earth

  5. What are Minerals?

  6. Many properties can help identify minerals and rocks.

  7. A mineral is a solid object found in nature that has never been alive.

  8. Properties of Minerals Minerals are identified by their properties or characteristics. Some of the properties used to identify minerals are: • Color • Streak • Luster • Hardness • Magnetism

  9. Hardnessis the measure of how difficult it is for a mineral to be scratched.Mohs Scale

  10. What is a rock? A rock is a naturally formed solid made of one or more minerals.

  11. What are the three types of rocks?

  12. Rocks can be divided into three broad categories- igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary.

  13. “Layer” your brain with SEDIMENTARY ROCKS!

  14. sedimentary rock- rock formed from material that has settled into layers Wind and water carry small bits of rock. Layers of these bits of rock form and, under pressure, become sedimentary rock. Most sedimentary rocks are formed from layers of sediments that have been compressed under water for long periods of time.

  15. “Fire up” your knowledge of IGNEOUS ROCKS!

  16. What is a Volcano?

  17. Igneous rock- rock that was once melted and then cooled and hardened Volcanoes bring melted rock (magma) to the surface, where it cools. The cooled rock is igneous. Igneous rocks or “fire” rocks are formed from hot molten material called magma.

  18. “Change” your thoughts aboutMETAMORPHICROCKS!

  19. metamorphic rock- rock that has been changed by temperature and pressure Rocks inside the Earth soften from Earth’s high temperature. Pressure inside Earth then squeezes the rock. The rock changes into metamorphic rock. Metamorphic means to change form. Metamorphic rocks are formed inside the earth.

  20. The Rock Cycle

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