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The theory that earth's rocks formed in a global flood followed by uplifting of some rock over a short period is called?
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catastrophism
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What is it when the earths crust splits apart a ravine called a what valley is formed?
rift
How is the opening of a volcano formed?
a volcano is formed when the plates hit each other.
Large plutonic rocks called?
the large plutonic rocks formed by the hardening of magma into the earths crust is called the ignius rocks
How were earths layers formed as rocks melted?
They formed as heavier and lighter rocks separated
How old is the earths atmosphere?
The earth's atmosphere is very old. It was formed when earth was formed.
What is it when the earths crust splits apart a ravine called a what valley is formed?
rift
Which mountains are formed by the eruption of magma on earths surface?
Such mountains are called volcanoes.
Mountains formed by magma that reaches the Earths surface are?
Mountains formed by magma that reaches the Earth's surface are called volcanoes.
Fuel formed under the earths surface by the decomposition of organic matter is called?
a boat
How do geologists think earths atmosphere formed?
how do geologists think earths atmosphere is formed
How is the opening of a volcano formed?
a volcano is formed when the plates hit each other.
Large plutonic rocks called?
the large plutonic rocks formed by the hardening of magma into the earths crust is called the ignius rocks
What are igneous rocks formed at the earths surface called?
Extrusive igneous rocks.
Which of the earths layer are diamond formed?
Diamonds are usually formed in the mantle.
How were the Appalachians formed?
The Appalachians were formed by layers of sedimentary rock uplifting and folding. Basically North America collided with Europe and Northern Africa.
Where is each type of igneous rock formed?
The Extrusive igneous rock is formed on the earths surface while the Intrusive igneous rock is formed within or inside the earths crust.
How do intrusiver rocks form?
intrusive rocks are formed within the earths surface from magma. extrusive rocks are formed from lava outside of earths surface
