Physical Geology

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This branch deals with the study of Earth’s materials, including minerals and rocks, and the processes that shape and modify the Earth’s surface, such as weathering, erosion, plate tectonics, and volcanic activity.

Why Is My Rock Magnetic? 8 Common Magnetic Rocks and Minerals

When you bring a magnet close to a rock and notice that it is strongly attracted, the result can be surprising. If the rock...

Gold or Pyrite? 7 Simple Tests to Tell the Difference

When you notice bright, yellow, metallic-looking particles inside a rock, it is natural to wonder whether you have found gold. This is especially common...

How to Identify a Meteorite: 7 Tests You Can Do at...

You find an unusually heavy, dark-colored rock in your backyard, in a field, or while hiking. The moment you pick it up, one question...