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Ages: 11 - 18
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Basalt formations off the East Coast of the U.S. could suck up a billion tons of carbon dioxide, according to a new study. Paleontologist Paul Olsen, of Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, explains how to get the CO2 into the rock...s, and why scientists believe it won't leak out.
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January 18, 2010 at 09:23 PM
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Ages: 8 - 13
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This short cartoon uses simple illustrations and examples to teach about igneous rock. Some key vocabulary words include: magma, lava, volcano, granite, and basalt. (02:11)
April 15, 2012 at 06:49 AM
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Ages: 9 - 18
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Igneous rocks are one of the three main classifications of rocks, and they are formed both above and below ground. Learn about the intrusive and coarse-grained nature of igneous rocks with help from a lab manager and research scientist in this brief ...video on identifying rocks. Run time 0:54.
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December 23, 2010 at 11:04 AM
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Ages: 9 - 18
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In this video the viewer will learn about igneous rocks. Phrases appear on the screen to highlight the words of the speaker. (01:49)
April 5, 2011 at 05:10 PM
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Ages: 8 - 12
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Igneous rock forms from melted rock called magma. Magma exists inside the earth's surface, and it becomes lava when it is released through a volcanic eruption. When it cools, it becomes igneous rock. Learn more about igneous rock with this slide s...how from StudyJams. Vibrant pictures are set to music while information is written under each photo. A short, self-checking quiz is also provided with this link.
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May 21, 2011 at 06:33 PM
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Ages: 9 - 18
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Granite is a type of igneous rock that is very abundant and found all over the world, and the three main minerals of granite are quartz, padgoclez and potassium feldspar. Look for granite rocks to be light in color with help from a lab manager and re...search scientist in this brief video from the Colorado School of Minds. Run time 0:41.
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December 23, 2010 at 11:27 AM
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Ages: 11 - 18
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The third classification of rocks are those which were formed deep in the earth's crust by melting and then recrystallization. These rocks include volcanic rocks, igneous rocks of dykes and sills and plutonic rocks such as granite, syenite, gabbro an...d ultramafic rocks. Many specimens are discussed that are not often found in classroom labs or textbooks. This is an excerpt from this fascinating and informative video from TMW Media.
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March 24, 2010 at 09:38 PM
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Ages: 8 - 18
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This 1:49 video explains what igneous rocks are and how to identify them. A good explanation and the more complicated terms are written out.
April 4, 2011 at 11:45 PM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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Las rocas ígneas
From practicopedia.lainformacion.com, produced by Practicopedia
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Las rocas ígneas componen aproximadamente el 90% de la superficie
terrestre. Existen diferentes tipos en función de la zona de donde
proceden. Este vídeo te explica cómo son las rocas ígneas. (1:37)
October 1, 2012 at 08:18 PM
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Ages: 8 - 14
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Silly, but entertaining and educational. Uses simple demonstrations to explain what igneous rock is and how it formed. Grades 4-7. 4:20 min.
July 13, 2009 at 05:21 PM
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