In previous chapters we have dealt with the specific details of the formation of rocks. In this final chapter, we examine the broader question of their ultimate origin. What conditions in the Earth bring about the formation of rocks? Most rocks are a direct product of changing conditions brought about by tectonic plate motion, which is a direct consequence of convective cooling of the planet.
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