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Earth’s Structure
Lessons 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5
Lesson 2.2: Classifying Rocks:
Q1: What characteristics do geologist observe when studying a rock sample?
Geologist observe the rock's mineral composition, color, and texture.
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Q2: Name three major groups of rocks and describe how each form.
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