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earth science Maturity 11-13

Rocks can hold tiny secrets.

Zircon grain (CL-SEM imaging).tiff
Zircon grain (CL-SEM imaging).tiff
When rocks are hot, things move around. As they cool, they stop moving. This tells us how old they are. It helps us learn about our Earth. Can you find a rock?
Zircon grain (CL-SEM imaging).tiff
Zircon grain (CL-SEM imaging).tiff

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