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Which term specifically describes small chunks of rocks and debris in space that travel through the Earths atmosphere and hit its surface?
Meteoroids are small chunks of rocks and debris in space that travel through Earth's atmosphere and hit its surface.
Why must the earth be older than its oldest rocks?
Two points here: rocks are solidified material--early Earth was molten. The first rocks appeared after the molten Earth cooled somewhat. Secondly, Earth's rocks are constantly being recycled through the 'rock cycle'. The oldest rocks on Earth have somehow survived those recycling efforts, but no rock found on Earth (other than some meteorites) is as old as the planet.
How are moon rocks similar and different to rocks on earth?
Minerals that make up moon rocks are the same minerals that are found on Earth. Some moon rocks have minerals that combine to form kinds of rocks that are not found on Earth. BlueStar(:
What is a specialist on rocks and earth science called?
A specialist in rocks and earth science is called a geologist. Geologists study the composition, structure, and processes of the Earth's crust, including the properties and formation of rocks.
What is the science of rocks?
The science of rocks is known as geology. Geology is the study of the Earth's materials, including rocks, minerals, and the processes that shape the Earth's surface. Geologists study the different types of rocks, how they are formed, and what they can tell us about the Earth's history.
When will the rock hit earth?
Earth is hit by rocks (meteorites) every day.
What are rocks from outer space that bombarded the earth during formation of oceans?
Comets are the rocks that hit the earth during formation of oceans...
How do meteors hit earth?
There's nothing special about it; they are just falling rocks. Of course, they are rocks that fall FROM SPACE, and the Earth is just sort of "in the way" as the rocks are falling around the Sun.
What are rocks that hit the earth's surface called?
Rocks that hit the Earth's surface are called meteorites. When a meteoroid (a rock in space) survives its journey through the atmosphere and lands on the Earth's surface, it is referred to as a meteorite.
How many space rocks have hit the earth?
Space rocks will have colided with the earth before Homo-Sapians exsisted so it is, unfortunatly, impossible to calculate. But it's happening all the time ... small ones, that is.
What occurs when Earth crosses the orbit of a meteoroid cluster?
A "meteor shower". (The individual space rocks pulverize or vaporize when they hit Earth's atmosphere.)
What are Stones that enter the earth's atmosphere?
Meteoroids. Meteorites are stones that hit the surface and meteors are just rocks in space.
Which term specifically describes small chunks of rocks and debris in space that travel through the Earths atmosphere and hit its surface?
Meteoroids are small chunks of rocks and debris in space that travel through Earth's atmosphere and hit its surface.
Difference of lunar rocks and earth rocks?
Lunar rocks are those forming the Moon - as the word 'lunar' says. Earth rocks are formed on Earth - but the rock forming the Moon is also a constituent of the Earth.
When do rocks hit he moon?
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Is rocks earth science?
Yes, rocks are part of geology, which is an earth science.
What are the kinds of earth rocks on earth?
The three main types of rocks on Earth are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. Sedimentary rocks are created from the accumulation and compaction of sediment particles. Metamorphic rocks are rocks that have undergone changes in temperature and pressure, often deep within the Earth's crust.
