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The Earth

Geology is the science of the earth: its physical properties and its constituents. It is the study of the elements that make up the various rocks, how they are formed and changed and how they come together to form our landscapes. It also connects with palaeontology when the ancient remains of animals turns to stone and millions of ancient shell fragments make up rocks such as talc.

Quartz from Madagascar

FUNDEMENTALS

IGNEOUS ROCK

SEDIMENTARY ROCK

METAMORPHIC ROCK

CRYSTALS

MINERALS

FOSSILS

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Last Updated: 15th February 2004