Bozeman Science
Soil and Soil Dynamics
In this video Paul Andersen explains how soils are formed and classified. Weathering of rock creates particles which are mixed with water, air, and organic material. Soils are classified according to particle size, chemical makeup, and...
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Latest from Mars rover
1. Composite pan of the surface of Mars sent back by "Opportunity"
2. NASA press conference at Jet Propulsion Laboratory
3. STILL of Mars sent by "Opportunity"
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Steve Squyres, Chief Mission Scientist:
"The two big...
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Earth Parts #33: Metamorphism
This episode focuses on a review of the most common forms of metamorphic rock and how they form. It discusses how rocks can be transformed into low- or high-grade metamorphic rocks. This video was created by an Associate Professor of...
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Physical Geology: Metamorphic, Protolith
Explains the important role of protoliths in the formation of metamorphic rocks. By knowing what type of rock a protolith is and what minerals it contains, one can predict what it will transform into when exposed to pressure and heat....