Geology Basics

New to geology start here! These pages cover the fundamental concepts and processes that make up our planet

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  Rocks

  Learn about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks

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  Minerals

  The building blocks of rocks

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  Fossils

  Remmenants of ancient life

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  The Rock Cycle

  How rocks change over time

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  Tools of the Trade

  Gear and methods geologists use