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Three rock types of Earth's crust originate from one parent material, and they have a strong interrelation with each other. Clear illustrations with labels are needed to justify this statement.
Three rock types of Earth's crust originate from one parent material, and they have a strong interrelation with each other. Clear illustrations with labels are needed to justify this statement.
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Oct 9
The three rock types that originate from one parent material are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. This process can occur both beneath the Earth's surface (intrusive igneous rocks) and on the surface (extrusive igneous rocks).
Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments, which are derived from the weathering and erosion of pre-existing rocks. These sediments can be transported and deposited by water, wind, or ice.
Metamorphic rocks are formed from the alteration of pre-existing rocks (igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks) due to high temperature and pressure conditions. This process causes the minerals within the rock to recrystallize and reorganize, resulting in a new rock with different physical and chemical properties.
The interrelation between these three rock types can be illustrated in the rock cycle, which shows how each type can transform into another through various geological processes. For example, igneous rocks can be weathered and eroded to form sediments, which can then be lithified into sedimentary rocks. These sedimentary rocks can then be subjected to heat and pressure to form metamorphic rocks. And finally, these metamorphic rocks can be melted and cooled to form new igneous rocks, completing the cycle.
Overall, the rock cycle demonstrates the continuous transformation of rocks on Earth's crust, highlighting the strong interrelation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks that all originate from one parent material.
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Oct 9
Igneous Rocks: - Formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava). - Parent material: Magma
Sedimentary Rocks: - Formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments (fragments of pre-existing rocks, minerals, and organic matter). - Parent material: Igneous, metamorphic, or other sedimentary rocks
Metamorphic Rocks: - Formed when existing rocks are subjected to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids (metamorphism). - Parent material: Igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks
Interrelation: - Igneous rocks -> Metamorphic rocks -> Sedimentary rocks - Igneous rocks can undergo metamorphism to form metamorphic rocks. - Metamorphic rocks can be eroded and weathered to form sediments, which can accumulate to form sedimentary rocks.
- Sedimentary rocks -> Metamorphic rocks -> Igneous rocks - Sedimentary rocks can undergo metamorphism to form metamorphic rocks. - Metamorphic rocks can melt to form magma, which can solidify to form igneous rocks.
- Metamorphic rocks -> Igneous rocks -> Sedimentary rocks - Metamorphic rocks can melt to form magma, which can solidify to form igneous rocks. - Igneous rocks can be eroded and weathered to form sediments, which can accumulate to form sedimentary rocks.
Illustration:
[Image of a rock cycle diagram showing the interrelation between igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks]