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1.8 - Rock Types and Erosion

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  • ✓Identify different types of rock
  • ✓Explain erosion resistance of rock types
  • ✓Discuss how rock types influence landforms
  • ✓Understand the rock cycle and processes of erosion
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Imagine two Caribbean beaches after a storm: one still has tall cliffs and a clear shoreline; the other shows collapsed slopes, muddy water, and sand washed away. The big difference is often the rock type, because different rocks erode at different speeds.
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