Lesson 40 of 84 · Weathering and Erosion
Simulation⭐ 30 XP🌋 Rock RealmTypes of Rocks: Igneous (Part 2)
Weathering and Erosion.
🎯 Your mission
Play with the model. Break it. Understand it.
⚡ The twist
Weather isn't random — it's just complicated.
Mind = Blown
🌊 The deepest part of the ocean is deeper than Mount Everest is tall.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you observe: what shape will it leave?
What You'll Learn
Sedimentary rocks form in layers, with the oldest layers at the bottom. Geologists use these layers to determine the relative age of rocks and the fossils they contain.
Key Words
- condensation
- precipitation
- weathering
Steps
Study the diagram and label the parts you recognize.
Set up a weather station: use a thermometer, rain gauge (a jar with a ruler), and wind sock (a plastic bag on a stick). Record data for one week.
Draw a detailed diagram of what you observe.
Write a conclusion: what did your results show? Did they match your prediction?
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What are the three types of rocks?
Where you see this in real life
Today's weather, tomorrow's beach, next century's coastline — all this.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Look at the sky for 5 minutes and try to predict tomorrow's weather.
For the dinner table
“What's the slowest change you can think of?”
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