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What would you conclude if the rocks on the Moon were much heavier or much lighter than those on Earth?
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The amount of gravity the moon has.
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Is the earth getting heavier or lighter?
The earth's mass is increasing slightly. Not much gets out of the gravity well except what we launch, and we are the subject of falling rocks on a 24/7/365 basis.
Are moon rocks opaque?
Yes. Rocks on the moon are similar to volcanic rocks on Earth.
Moon rocks resemble rocks from what layer of the earth?
mantle
What rocks did the astronauts find on the moon?
They brought back moon rocks to earth.
How many rocks are on the earth?
the three major rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock. igneous- volcanic rocks sedimentary- rocks with layers on top metamorphic- rocks that formed to another rock
What forms earth crust?
thickness 1/8( a mixture of lighter and heavier rocks which were forced out from the mantle by volcanic activity)
How were earths layers formed as rocks melted?
They formed as heavier and lighter rocks separated
How did density affect the formation of earth's layers?
As the earth formed, the heavier, more dense elements sunk toward the center, while the lighter, less dense ones stayed near the surface. The result was layers of rocks of similar density.
How did rock density affect the formation of earth?
As the earth formed, the heavier, more dense elements sunk toward the center, while the lighter, less dense ones stayed near the surface. The result was layers of rocks of similar density.
How did rock density affect the formation of Earth's layers?
As the earth formed, the heavier, more dense elements sunk toward the center, while the lighter, less dense ones stayed near the surface. The result was layers of rocks of similar density.
What are the two theories on the continental divide?
The main theory on the continental divide is that they relate to the plate techonics theory of the Earth's crust. The other theory is the continental drift theory where lighter rocks float on heavier crustal material.
Why are dark igneous rocks heaver then light igneous rocks?
Dark igneous rocks usually have higher amounts of heavier elements such as iron. Light-colored igneous rocks tend to be richer in lighter elements like sodium and aluminum.
Is the earth getting heavier or lighter?
The earth's mass is increasing slightly. Not much gets out of the gravity well except what we launch, and we are the subject of falling rocks on a 24/7/365 basis.
How did rock affect the formation of earths layers?
As the earth formed, the heavier, more dense elements sunk toward the center, while the lighter, less dense ones stayed near the surface. The result was layers of rocks of similar density.
How were the earth's layers formed?
To begin with the Earth was like a ball of hot bubbling liquid of rocks made from different elements and compounds. Some rocks were heavier than others. The heavy rocks started to sink and moved towards the center of the earth. Lighter rocks moved towards its surface. This separation of layers took millions of years. The present day Earth comprises the crust, the mantle and the core.
What is the earth's crust the outer lighter portion of?
The earth's crust is the outer lighter portion of the continental crust. The crust beneath the ocean iscomosed of heavy, dark volcanic rock. The continental crust is composed mostly of lighter rocks rich in silica such as granite.
What can you conclude from the color of igneous rocks?
Their origin, and chemical composition.
