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This investigation will help you to:
- Investigate - Part C: Evidence of Metamorphic Rocks in Your Community
- Understanding and Applying What You Have Learned
- Preparing for the Chapter Challenge
- Inquiring Further
- The Nature of Igneous Rocks
- Magma, Lava, and Igneous Rocks
- Classifying Igneous Rocks: Texture
- Classifying Igneous Rocks: Chemical and Mineral Composition
- Explosive Volcanic Eruptions
Examine the geologic map of Ohio (as an example).
Examine the geologic map of Ohio (as an example) and list of metamorphic rocks found in the region covered by the map.
Write a one or two paragraph description about the events and evidence for metamorphism in Ohio (as an example).
Investigate one of the following:
- Ship Rock, New Mexico
- Yosemite National Park, California
- Devil's Postpile National Monument, California
- Igneous Rocks Lesson - Volcano World
View a slide show about igneous rocks. The lesson is part of a series of lessons called "Rocks and Minerals." - Igneous Rock Tour - California State University Long Beach
A self-guided tour through igneous rocks with hand sample and outcrop pictures of different igneous rocks. Page also includes quiz with answer key.
- Magma, Lava, Lava Flows, etc.
Learn more background information about lava and the hazards associated with lava flows.
- Atlas of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks, Minerals, and Textures - University of North Carolina
See examples of plutonic (intrusive igneous rocks) and volcanic (extrusive igneous rocks). - Igneous Rock Classification - Glendale Community College
This site contains a wonderful chart, pictures, and descriptions of the different classifications of igneous rocks.
- Igneous Rock Classification - Glendale Community College
This site contains a wonderful chart, pictures, and descriptions of the different classifications of igneous rocks.
- 20th Century Volcanic Eruptions and Their Impact - USGS
Learn about several case studies and find links to get further information about each eruption.