Geography Final Project

Running Head: Geography Final Project
Name: Omar Aljabr
Course
University
Lecturer: Professor Jodi Titus
Date


Analysis:
The lithosphere is made up of different types of rock. They are classified depending on mode of formation as igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
The igneous rocks are the oldest types of rocks. Igneous is a Greek word meaning fire. These rocks are formed as a result of heating up of the earths crust to form magma. When magma cools slowly beneath the earths surface it forms coarse grained intrusive igneous rocks. When the magma due to earthquakes or volcanic eruption is extruded into the surface of the earth it is called lava. The fast cooling of the lava on the earth surface leads to formation of fine grained extrusive igneous rocks. The lava may be extruded into the air or in the ocean. Basalt is the igneous rock that results when these eruptions occurs in the ocean and forms most of the earth crust in the oceans. Other examples of igneous rocks include granite, gabbro, scoria, kimberlite, pumice etc


Analysis:
The three main processes in the sea are erosion, transportation and deposition of materials and debris in the sea.
Wave erosion occurs when waves produced in the sea posses so much energy and erode the rocks at the coastline.
When the waves have low energy, materials from the sea are carried shoreward. Occurrence of wave’s erosion is identified by the visibility of rock debris and other materials deposited offshore. Erosion has caused materials to be deposited almost near the railway line which could even pose danger to the transport system.
Characterized by surfing waves, San Clemente State beach experiences much erosion of its shorelines.


Analysis:
A sedimentary rock is formed by sediment that is consolidated by the combination of pressure and cementation and through a mechanical or a chemical process may cause rocks to disintegrate. The sediments may be transported by water, ice or even gravity and deposited at the ocean floor. As more of the sediments accumulate pressure results to compaction and hence sedimentation into rock
Sedimentary rock often evolve under water surfaces lined in horizontal beds called strata, it is formed when sediments collect in one area and if the particles are large enough forms a sedimentary rock called conglomerate. Other types of sedimentary rocks are derived from organic materials which settle into the sea bed forming rocks such as limestone.
The sedimentary rock is characterized by strata which refer to the horizontal layers of sediments. Though these rocks are formed in a horizontal manner with time they may be subsequently deformed. Continuous addition and weathering of the rock surface makes it of uneven texture.


Analysis:
This type of climate is marks the Transition between warmer tropical climates and colder severe mid latitude climates. It is characterized by great weather variations...