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Rock from the Earth's interior, either volcanoes or granite plutons are the ultimate source of all rocks.
These primal sources are weathered to form sediments, which are in turn metamorphosed, folded into mountains, and weathered again.
However, there are among the continents very ancient cratons, regions which contain materials that date to near the origin of the Solar System!
Zircons from the Jack Hills in Australia have been dated to about 4.4 billion years old. These were probably formed quite close to the period when the Earth's surface first cooled from the magma. (The Hadean age.)
Additional to the above, the Earth itself was formed from a collection of debris from space. This accumulation process continues today in the form of meteoric dist and the occasional meteorite.
Rarely, these meteorites are of economic importance. The Sudbury Crater in Canada is one such , being a largely nickel meteorite (now a valuable ore resource), possibly whose origin was a proto-planet of some kind.
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What is a land formation called sound?
A land formation called a “sound” is a narrow sea or ocean channel between two bodies of land, typically larger than a strait. They are often created by the erosion of a river or glacier and can be important shipping routes or harbor areas. Examples include the Puget Sound in Washington state and the Long Island Sound in New York.
What land formation has Stanley noticed on the horizon?
Stanley has noticed a tall, jagged mountain range in the distance on the horizon.
What happens to land when it heats up?
When land heats up, it absorbs the heat energy and the temperature rises. This can lead to the expansion of land material, such as rocks and soil. Additionally, heating of land can cause changes in vegetation, evaporation of moisture, and can contribute to the formation of weather patterns.
What is a lump of land?
A lump of land refers to a small, irregularly shaped piece or mass of land that stands out from its surroundings. It could be a natural formation such as a small hill or mound, or a man-made creation like a raised platform.
Which factor in soil formation deals with the slope of land?
The factor in soil formation that deals with the slope of land is erosion. Steep slopes are more prone to erosion, which can affect soil development by removing topsoil and altering the composition of the soil. Erosion on steep slopes can cause loss of soil fertility and affect plant growth.
Definition of land formation?
the formation of land
Pictures and diagrames to illustrate land formation?
land formation
How the planets contribute to land formation?
Planets play no role in land formation of the earth
What are the major land formations of wales?
What is walas land formation
What is phyical feature?
a land formation
What is the land formation of Table Mountain in Cape Town.?
A sedimentary rock formation
How old is the Shiprock land formation?
S.T.
Is a delta a new land formation?
Mountain
What is the land formation of California?
deserts, mountains, ocean
Where is the newest land formation?
Some mountains in Africa
What adaptation help plants survive on land?
Formation of Cuticles:) for APEX
What is a name for a shape land can take?
I believe the answer you are looking for would be land form, or land formation.
