Geology writing assignments for February 2021.

Volcanoes Change Earth

Date: Feb. 3, 2021

Plate tectonics change the earth’s surface. Dry lands used to be seas. Mountains used to be deserts or oceans. Volcanos are formed from plate tectonics boundaries. When magma comes to the surface, it makes a volcano. When magma comes to the surface, it becomes lava. The earth is changed with these volcanoes.

Start a Rock Collection

Date: Feb 8, 2021

Collections are fun to keep. People collect lots of things. Some things cost money. But collecting rocks is absolutely free! All you have to do is start by keeping your eyes open when you are in a new place. If you want rocks from faraway places, you can trade with people around the world. It’s important to have records. The records you should have are where you got it, the date, and what type of rock you think it is. Now all you have to do is find a rock and start your collection!

Earth Recycles

Date: Feb 11, 2021

Soil is more than pieces of rock. Soil has things that used to be living. The organic soil has dead bugs and dead leaves. Inorganic means never alive. The inorganic soil has mud, clay, and rocks. Dead things are recycled. That means rich soil and more living things. This is an amazing way earth recycles.