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The way a rock reflects light is called a rocks what?
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What are rocks called with alternating bands of light and dark silicate minerals?
They are probably gneiss, a banded metamorphic rock.
The process in which rocks change shape is called?
Igneous rocks are formed from molten lava being cooled down. Metamorphic rocks start as igneous rocks and change form. Sedimentary rocks form from layers in the earths crust.
How does water move rocks and soil?
small,light grains of rock larger rocks slow movig large,heavy pieces of rock fast moving smaller rocks
Rocks that erodes to expose layering is?
Rock that erodes to expose layering is known as sedimentary rock.
The way a rock reflects light is called a rocks what?
luster
What are sedimentary rocks of weathered rock fragments called?
Sedimentary rocks of weathered rock fragments are called clastic rocks.
What are rocks called with alternating bands of light and dark silicate minerals?
They are probably gneiss, a banded metamorphic rock.
How does the density of a light colored rock differ from the density of dark colored rock?
Normally, light colored igneous rocks are less dense compared to dark colored igneous rocks. This is because the light colored rocks have a less iron in them.
What is the difference between exclusive and intrusive rocks?
There is no such thing as an "exclusive" rock. However, there are extrusive rocks. These are divisions of igneous rocks, or rocks that form from molten rock. Intrusive rocks form from molten rock that has cooled underground. They can also be called plutonic rocks. Extrusive rocks, also called volcanic rocks, form from molten rock that has formed at or above the surface.
What are rocks that are formed from other rocks called?
This could either be a clastic sedimentary rock or a metamorphic rock.
How does the density of a light colored igneous rock differ from that of a dark colored igneous rock?
Normally, light colored igneous rocks are less dense compared to dark colored igneous rocks. This is because the light colored rocks have a less iron in them.
What causes the moon to appear bright?
The moon reflects the light of the sun because moon is like a big rock in space that's why it reflects light and also the light is bright because it is dark.
What are sedimentary rocks form from dissolved minerals called?
They are called chemical sedimentary rocks. Rock salt and rock gypsum are two examples.
Rocks formed from hot molten rock that has coold and hardened are called what?
Rocks formed from hot molten rock that has coold and hardened are called what?
The process in which rocks change shape is called?
Igneous rocks are formed from molten lava being cooled down. Metamorphic rocks start as igneous rocks and change form. Sedimentary rocks form from layers in the earths crust.
What are striped rock called?
Sedimentary rocks.
