Igneous And Metamorphic Rocks
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Browse Full-length Non-member Titles![Closeup of fingers picking up a sliver of grayish rock. Caption: Gabbro is formed from the cooling of magma.](https://org-dcmp-staticassets.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/posterimages/4328_1.jpg)
Highlights the origins, characteristics, and uses of many kinds of igneous and metamorphic rocks, noting their differences. Concludes with a quiz.
Media Details
Runtime: 20 minutes 50 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Geology
- Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 8
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- Release Year: 2000
- Producer/Distributor: Visual Learning Systems
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