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Rocks
and the
Rock Cycle
The rocks all around us
are full of information. The
way rocks form and what
they contain give scientists
many clues about the history
of Earth.
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conglomerate rock
obsidian
granite
B y T he W ay...
Some rocks contain rare minerals
called gems. When they
are cut and polished,
gems can be made
into jewelry.
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Sedimentary rock is
another group of rocks. Some
sedimentary rock forms when
tiny bits of rock and other
sediments pile up in layers.
Over a long period of time,
the sediments at the bottom
of the pile are squeezed
together. The sediments
can stick together and form
sedimentary rock.
Sometimes the sediments
that form sedimentary rocks
contain the remains of plants
or animals. This is why
fossils are often found in
sedimentary rocks.
rock salt
Scientists search
for fossils in
sedimentary rocks.
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