Content description VCSSU102

Science / Levels 7 and 8 / Science Understanding / Earth and space sciences

Content description

Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks contain minerals and are formed by processes that occur within Earth over a variety of timescales

Elaborations

recognising that rocks are a collection of different minerals
considering the role of forces and energy in the formation of different types of rocks and minerals
identifying a range of common rock types using keys based on observable physical and chemical properties

Code

VCSSU102

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