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Mudrock

earth science Maturity 7-9

Mudrocks are made of tiny bits of earth.

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Red mudrock.JPG
These bits are very small. They can be in lakes or oceans. Some mudrocks turn into hard stone. This stone helps us make things. Do you like playing in the mud?
Mississippi delta from space.jpg
Mississippi delta from space.jpg

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Pyrite-117549.jpg
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MarcellusShaleCloseUp.jpg
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Slate roof in Andorra.jpg
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Mississippi delta from space.jpg
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Fossil Ridge.jpg
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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 12.1 | Vital Level 5