Category: Earth Science

Metamorphic Rock Definition Metamorphic Rock can be defined as a type of rock that is formed by the marked transformation of other rocks such as igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks owing to heat, pressure, movement within the earth’s crust, and Read more…

What are Sedimentary Rocks? Sedimentary rock is a type of rock that is formed from a deposit of small pieces of different rocks, which form strata or layers and harden up through a process known as lithification. Sedimentary rocks are Read more…

Plant Excretion Definition Excretion in plants is the removal of unwanted substances from the plant system. Excretion in plants and animals are similar, however, excretion in plants has distinct characteristics that are different from that of animals. This is because Read more…

What is Igneous Rock? Igneous rock ( also called magmatic rock) is one of the 3 main types of rocks and it is formed by the cooling and solidification of magma. Igneous rocks are characterized by a deposit of different Read more…

There are three types of weathering – Physical weathering, chemical weathering, and biological weathering. Our focus today will be on physical weathering, the processes involved, agents, and examples.   What is Physical weathering? Physical weathering is also known as mechanical Read more…