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Weird Places Mauritania's Eye of the Sahara
Explore the origins of one of the coolest geologic formations in the world, West Africa's Richat Structure.
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Weird Places: Mauritania's Eye of the Sahara
Explore the origins of one of the coolest geologic formations in the world, West Africa's Richat Structure.
SciShow Kids
Be a Rock Detective!
Did you know that of all of the rocks in the world, there are only 3 main kinds? What are they? And how can you tell them apart? Jessi and Squeaks show you how you can become a rock detective!
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Metamorphic rock
Naturally occurring rock that has been transformed by heat and pressure in the Earth's crust. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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How Did The Grand Canyon Form?
Learn how the Colorado River carved this incredible land formation, revealing nearly two billion years of the Earth's geological history in the process. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The Grand Canyon is a gorge 2km deep,...
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Hard and Soft Water
The properties of water and its uses, depend on its mineral content. What minerals are found in water and how do they affect it? Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Water contains dissolved mineral ions, such as sodium, calcium...
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Rock Types - Geological Formations
An explanation of the geological processes which lead to the formation of different types of rock. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. There are three types of rock: sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. Sedimentary rock forms...
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Rock Cycles
Rocks are constantly on the move. Eroded by water, sinking into the sea, and ejected by volcanoes, rocks have their very own cycle of existence. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The rock cycle is the process of rocks weathering...
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Limestone: Features
Easily eroded by water, limestone's composition means it makes up spectacular sights all over the world. Learn about some of the surface and underground features of this rock type. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Limestone is...
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Quarrying: Impacts
Quarries are found all over the world, providing employment and boosting local economies. What are the various economic, social and environmental impacts? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Globally, rock such as granite, marble...
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Fold Mountains: Formation
Where are fold mountain ranges found on our planet? And how do the movements of tectonic plates affect their growth? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. A Fold mountain forms over millions of years by a process called orogeny....
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Limestone: Uses
From English farmland to Egyptian tombs, Limestone is a distinctive rock with many uses. Learn about the formation of different limestone types and the landscapes these form. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. There are three...
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Igneous
Rocks that form by the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Rock Types - Rock Classification
Find out how different types of rocks can be classified depending on how they were formed. Material processes - Classifying materials - Rocks Learning Points Sedimentary rock is formed from compressed sediment at the bottom of seas,...
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The Sedimentary Rock Song! | Rock Cycle Song For Kids
There are 5 steps that help form sedimentary rocks, let's learn about them!
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The Three Types of Rocks
Dr. Forrester explains the three different classifications of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
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Drawing the Rock Cycle
Dr. Forrester explains the transformation of rocks during the rock cycle.
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What’s Under Your Feet
Dr. Forrester explains the three layers of the earth and the three classifications of rocks.
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The Igneous Rock Song!
Igneous rocks make up some of the earth's crust, let's learn more about them!
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High Five Facts - Sedimentary Rocks
This video explores five fun facts about Sedimentary Rocks.
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3 Types of Rocks and The Rock Cycle
Learn the 3 Types of Rocks and The Rock Cycle with this educational video by KLT!
Professor Dave Explains
The Rock Cycle
We've spent quite some time discussing igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks, their properties, and the conditions under which they form. Now it's time to zoom out and see how they are all connected in something called...
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Minerals into Mountains
“Minerals into Mountains” explores the differences between rocks and minerals, including how each is formed, and discusses how some of the same processes affect plate tectonics.