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Geography Physical processes

This activity introduces students to the types of rocks on Earth and how they are formed.

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Introduction

Learning objectives

To understand that there are different types of rocks and that these are formed in different ways.

Students’ outcomes

To identify the different types of rock.
To identify the rocks in their locality and of Galapagos.

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