Building a Roller Coaster in Minecraft: Science

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Geology Rocks and Roller Coasters Where could you build your roller coaster Would you look for a spot with scenic views maybe beside a lake or a majestic mountain Designers have to consider not only the area around their building site but also the ground on which the roller coaster will be built The materials you may choose to build on and build with will affect the stability of your roller coaster It is important to build structures on sturdy surfaces For example a roller coaster built on sand without a solid foundation would sink quickly Designers must rely on geology to determine what structures would work best with the type of ground they’re working with Designers consult geologists or scientists who study what the earth is made up of if they plan to use rocks to build their structures Some popular rocks for building are marble and granite Geologists classify rocks based on how they were made There are three different types sedimentary igneous and 6 CHAPTER ONE