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The earth does get bigger! Every time a meteorite hits the earth, or even if it burns up in the atmosphere, the "mass" of that meteorite adds to the mass of the earth. Simply put, mass is weigh and material. Rocks however don't add too much mass to the earth. Rocks are formed from lava (igneous rocks) or from part of the earth's crust (sedimentary rocks). They don't add any weight to the earth because when the weight of the rocks is added to the weight of the rest of the earth, the total weight is the same as it was before the rocks were formed. I believe your question has more to do with size. In other words, if more and more rocks are being formed on the outside of the earth, why doesn't the earth get bigger? The answer is similar. The rocks that are formed on the outside of the earth come from the inside of the earth. Therefore, when rocks are formed on the outside of the earth, they leave empty spaces inside the earth. In reality, the
"empty space inside" that I mentioned could be very small and is not deep in the earth's crust. The empty spaces won't make the earth fall in on itself all of the time. If water from under the earth's crust are carried away, however, sinkholes can form. Much more mass needs to be added to the earth until the earth can become noticeably bigger
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When melted rock cools or hardens in or under earth surface it forms to what?
When melted rock cools and hardens in or under the Earth's surface, it forms igneous rock. This process can happen above ground, forming volcanic rocks, or below ground, forming intrusive rocks.
What force is needed when forming sedimentary rocks?
Geo-thermal force is needed in forming the sedimentary rocks. The fragments of igneous rocks by erosion are carried by water currents and deposited in the basin for millions of years. The upheaval in the earth strata bring these deposits deep. The pressure of earth mass and its heat converts these deposits in to sedimentary rocks. The red sand stone is the best example of sedimentary rock formation.
Only about 30 minerals are common in rocks What are they called?
The 30 common minerals found in rocks are known as rock-forming minerals. Some examples include quartz, feldspar, mica, and amphibole. These minerals make up the majority of the Earth's crust and are essential components of different types of rocks.
What is the Structure of rocks deep in the earth?
Rocks deep in the Earth's interior are subjected to high pressure and temperature conditions, which can alter their structure. These rocks may exhibit crystal plastic deformation, forming foliated textures like gneiss or schist. At greater depths, rocks may transition to a more isotropic structure due to melting and recrystallization, forming minerals like olivine and pyroxene.
What rock always originate at the surface of the solid Earth?
Sedimentary rocks always originate at the surface of the solid Earth, typically forming from the accumulation and consolidation of sediments like sand, silt, and gravel. These rocks can contain clues about the environment they formed in, such as ancient climates and ecosystems.
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.
Did rocks stopped forming the earth?
no
How does dominant weathering affect which rocks you will see on earth?
it doesnt.
When magma reaches the exterior of the Earth's crust is becomes?
When magma reaches the exterior of the Earth's crust, it solidifies and cools, forming igneous rocks such as basalt or granite. This process can occur both above ground, creating volcanic rocks, or below ground, forming intrusive igneous rocks.
Where does magma cool?
Magma cools and solidifies either underground within the Earth's crust, forming intrusive igneous rocks like granite, or when it erupts onto the Earth's surface as lava and cools quickly, forming extrusive igneous rocks like basalt.
When melted rock cools or hardens in or under earth surface it forms to what?
When melted rock cools and hardens in or under the Earth's surface, it forms igneous rock. This process can happen above ground, forming volcanic rocks, or below ground, forming intrusive rocks.
Does intrusive have lava or magma?
Intrusive igneous rocks form when magma cools below the Earth's surface. Thus, intrusive rocks are associated with magma. Lava, on the other hand, is molten rock that flows onto the Earth's surface, forming extrusive igneous rocks.
What do rock from Earth and rocks from the Moon have in common?
Many of the rocks of the Moon are described as breccias, that is they are formed from pieces of older rocks. Various types of breccia occur on Earth too, for instance in volcanic regions. Basalt is also common on the Moon, and this is also true of Earth. The Moon has lots of the mineral feldspar, which is also the commonest of the Earth rock forming minerals.
Why do think that the earth was created?
Earth was created as a result of the big bang. Debris from rocks, dust and ice as a result of the bang were squeezed together by gravity, forming spherical planets.
How many rocks are underground?
It is impossible to determine the exact number of rocks underground as the amount can vary greatly depending on the location and geological conditions. Rocks are constantly forming and shifting in the Earth's crust, so the number is always changing.
Which type of rock is produced by the cooling and solidification of molten rock?
Igneous rock is produced by the cooling and solidification of molten rock. This process can occur both beneath the Earth's surface, forming intrusive igneous rocks, and at the surface, forming extrusive igneous rocks.
What force is needed when forming sedimentary rocks?
Geo-thermal force is needed in forming the sedimentary rocks. The fragments of igneous rocks by erosion are carried by water currents and deposited in the basin for millions of years. The upheaval in the earth strata bring these deposits deep. The pressure of earth mass and its heat converts these deposits in to sedimentary rocks. The red sand stone is the best example of sedimentary rock formation.
