Geography

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minerals

naturally occurring, inorganic structures with a defined chemical formula and crystalline structure

weathering processes

occur as a result of water, atmospheric interaction, or physical stress

erosion

transport of rocks. occurs as a result of gravity, hydraulic transport, or tectonic process.

lithologies

Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

the rock cycle

the combined suite of processes that form transform, and transport materials

Igneous rocks

formed when magma or lava cools and hardens

sedimentary

formed through the compaction and cementation of coasts, or pieces of rocks

metamorphic

formed when an existing rock is subjected to intense heat and pressure that it causes it to deform structurally

intrusive

rocks that form from magma that cool and harden under high pressure under Earth's crust

extrusive

rocks that form from cooling lava, longer cooling times and more gradual changes in internal temperature