Weird and Wonderous Rocks HMH

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What are 'sailing rocks'?

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Rocks in Death Valley that move across the ground without human or animal intervention, often due to natural forces like wind and ice.

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Why do scientists study 'sailing rocks'?

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To understand the natural processes that cause these rocks to move.

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What is the main reason some ringing rocks do not produce sound?

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Some of the ringing rocks make sounds that are too low for people to hear.

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What natural forces cause the rocks in Death Valley to move?

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Melting ice and wind.

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What is the Caverns of Sonora known for?

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It is an interesting cave system that has unique formations and is often compared to another planet.

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What genre does 'Weird and Wondrous Rocks' belong to?

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Informational Text.

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What is diabase?

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A type of volcanic rock that some ringing rocks are made of.

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How do scientists determine which rocks are likely to move?

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By studying the conditions and characteristics of the rocks.

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What is the significance of the sound produced by ringing rocks?

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It helps scientists understand the composition and structure of the rocks.

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What role does temperature play in the movement of rocks in Death Valley?

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Temperature changes can cause ice to melt, which helps rocks move.