Metamorphic rocks are formed from pre-existing rocks (either igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks) that…

Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and lithification of sediments, which can be fragments…

Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of molten rock, either magma (beneath the…

Rocks and soil are closely related in the Earth's geosystem, as soil forms from the…

Rocks and landforms are fundamental aspects of Earth's geology. Rocks, the building blocks of landforms,…

Rocks are naturally occurring solid aggregates of minerals or mineral-like materials. They are classified into…

The Earth's core is the innermost layer of the planet, and it is divided into…

The mantle is a thick, solid layer of rock located between the Earth's crust and…

The Earth's crust is the outermost layer, and it comes in two distinct types: continental…

Direct Sources of Information 1. Rock Samples from the Surface and Near-Surface Mining and Drilling:…