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Science DBQ The rock cycle is important to scientists in many ways. It shows the top three rocks and shows how they form. Geography is the study of rocks and minerals (Doc 1.) .Physical geology is the study of how rocks form into other rocks and the composition of rocks and landforms (OI), so physical geology scientists probably use the rock cycle everyday in their work. Geology is important to scientists because it is the history of this Earth and what’s on the Earth (OI) . Also the rock cycle is important to scientists (Doc 2.) . On the rock cycle the order is sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, and igneous rock, therefore, These three rocks are the rocks that other rocks are classified into. This tells what order the rock cycle
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Geology is the fundamental basis in understanding our earth and the processes which occur within it. Studying the physical side of geography at GCSE level, investigating the make-up of the earth and researching in regards to volcanism and tectonic activity inspired my interest in studying geology. I was introduced to A-level geology with practical work which strengthened the foundation of my knowledge of the subject; having a hands on approach with rocks and minerals. Soon, I was able to interpret paelo-environments using geological laws, rock types and fossils; this was engaging for me as the order in which the rocks were lithified and altered by other processes could be put together like a jigsaw puzzle; this stretched my understanding of the subject further.

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Geography is the study of Earth’s features such as terrain, climate, vegetation, soil, and other physical characteristics. These features affect the way that civilizations grow and survive. Civilizations need to be near areas that can provide them with food, water, and supplies to flourish and sustain themselves. Whether the civilizations survived or not was based on their geography and therefore determined their fate and history.

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