A giant rock is called a Boulder/Boulders.
a stone what else.
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Giant rocks are often referred to as boulders. Boulders are larger than stones and have a diameter greater than 10 inches. They are commonly found in natural landscapes and can be used for various purposes in construction and landscaping.
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A flat deposit of rocks is called a flagstone. Flagstones are commonly used in landscaping and exterior walkways due to their flat, durable surface.
When sand, clay, or silt gradually turn into stone, we call them sedimentary rocks. These rocks are formed through the accumulation and compaction of sediment over time.
Mineralogists call it a rock cycle because it describes the continuous processes of rock formation, transformation, and destruction on Earth's surface. Rocks undergo different stages such as melting, cooling, weathering, and lithification, which form a cyclical pattern over time.
The layer of solid unbroken rocks in the Earth's crust is called the lithosphere.