Practice:
Page 67-80
- How do the formation of rocks affect your life? Organize your response by rock type.
- In what ways is the rock cycle affected by the energy within the earth, the atmosphere and the hydrosphere? Explain which rock types would be affected by each.
- Explain why sedimentary rocks usually do not contain metallic minerals.
- Look ahead to the map on page 87, explain where in Canada you would expect to find metamorphic rocks forming.
- If you were attempting to discover oil and gas deposits in Canada, what conditions would you be looking for?
- Explain how it is possible to distinguish between sedimentary and metamorphic rocks that appear layered.
- Use the rock type map of Canada to identify the major rock types for each province/territory and the possible resources that may add to their economy.
- Explain how rocks can affect politics and economics around the world. Give specific examples.