There are three main types of rock: igneous rock, metamorphic rock, and sedimentary rock. Almost all fossils are preserved in sedimentary rock. Organisms that live in topographically low places (such ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why don’t rocks burn? – Luke, age 4, New Market, ...

What FACTS ABOUT ROCKS do you know? They are abundant on earth, and yet little is known about them. These facts will increase your knowledge of the rocks.

These are formed when either igneous or sedimentary rocks are changed. Heat and/or pressure will cause the elements in the original rock to react and re-form. Metamorphic rocks are highly ...

Petrology is the study of rocks - igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary - and the processes that form and transform them. Mineralogy is the study of the chemistry, crystal structure and physical ...

Relative dating to determine the age of rocks and fossils Geologists have established a set of principles that can be applied to sedimentary and volcanic rocks that are exposed at the Earth's ...

By Becky Nelson I have been a rockhound since I was old enough to pick up a pretty rock. My kitchen sink-shelf has several “beauties” that I have picked up on walks and at work, and I enjoy looking at ...

This is a beginner's guide to identifying UK rock types. The guide has two main sections: background information on the structure and forces affecting the Earth in relation to rock formation a more ...

radiometric methods for dating igneous and sedimentary rocks; geo-archeology; and, isotope hydrology. Our responsibility as Earth scientists and educators is to foster a sustainable relationship with ...

The basalt which makes up the Giant’s causeway is an igneous rock. Sedimentary rocks are formed by small rock pieces which are transported by rivers and laid down in layers. Chalk is a ...