Rocks !

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Geography Mind Map on Rocks !, created by ItsKate on 19/10/2013.
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Rocks !
  1. Igneous Rocks
    1. Igneous rocks are formed from volcanic activity. Hot molten magma cooled and solidified, either on the surface or within the crust.
      1. E.g: Granite or basalt.
    2. Metamorphic Rocks
      1. Metamorphic rocks are when great heat and/or great pressure is applied to a sedimentary or igneous rock and forms a new rock.
        1. E.g: Marble or quartzite
      2. Sedimentary Rocks
        1. Sedimentary rocks are formed from dead sea creatures,eroded rocks dead plants which pile up for a long time and are compressed and cemented together.
          1. E.g:Shales,Sandstone or Limestone
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