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Chapter 4: Rocks and Minerals

Chapter 4 focuses on Rock Types and the Minerals that are the building blocks of rocks

 

1. Rocks 

2. Minerals 

3. Igneous Rocks    

4. Sedimentary Rocks 

5. Metamorphic Rocks 

 

Chapter 4 Resources for Teachers

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