Geology

Famous Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Famous Earthqakes and Volcanoes - On Line Activity

Geology Quiz Review Sheet - 2 Column Notes

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2018 Geology Quiz # 2 Review Sheet

PBS EONS series - Geologic Time

Choose an episode or two to watch.

Eons Season 1 Episodes | PBS

The Rock Cycle

Resources for class - Fri. April 13th

To start...

For an overview of the Rock Cycle watch the video below.

Rock cycleWe bet you thought that rocks are just rocks, but the truth is there are three different kinds of rocks. Learn the differences between sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks.

Go through the interactive below to complete The Rock Cycle - Interactive, page 50 notes

For the The Rock Cycle - Interactive Click Here

Crystal Cave in Mexico

Exploring Caves

15 Incredible Caves to Explore in America - TravelzooGrab your Indiana Jones hat and jump in the jeep — we’re going exploring. Though there’s no treasure to steal, there’s plenty to discover beneath the surface in the thousands of miles of underground caves across the United States. From rare, intricate rock designs in South Dakota to America’s largest underground lake in Tennessee, these … Continue reading 15 Incredible Caves to Explore in America

How Caves FormCaves are cavities that form in hillsides, in cliff walls, and underground, and are accessible at Earth's surface. Typically, they form in soft, fractured, or soluble rock as a result of natural mechanical and chemical processes that continue over thousands of years. This interactive activity from NOVA offers animated explanations for how ocean waves, lava, slightly acidic groundwater, and, in a supporting role, microbes account for the variety of cave formations on Earth. This interactive activity requires Adobe Flash Player.

Virtual CaveCaves are cavities in Earth that typically form over thousands of years through natural mechanical and chemical processes. Most underground caves form as slightly acidic groundwater dissolves limestone rock. The result is a subterranean environment of caverns and, in some places, vast networks of smaller, interconnecting chambers. This interactive activity, adapted from The Virtual Cave, by Dave Bunnell, provides a detailed map of a solution cave system with links to images and descriptions of its many formations.

Cave Formation: Kane CaveAt first glance, Wyoming's Kane Cave exhibits few characteristics of the world's most picturesque caves—it lacks mineral deposits, including stalactites and stalagmites, which decorate most cave ceilings and floors. Although the cave is not small, it pales in size against more massive ones, like those of New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns. However, it is not its size that draws scientists to Kane Cave, but another compelling aspect of the cave. In this video segment adapted from NOVA, watch as scientists conduct a simple experiment to determine whether microbes that inhabit the cave could actually be contributing to the cave-formation process.

Caves and KarstCaves are natural cavities that form in hillsides and cliff walls and underground, and are accessible at Earth's surface. There are many different types of caves, including solution caves, tectonic caves, boulder caves, sea caves, and lava tubes. All typically form over thousands of years as a result of natural mechanical and chemical processes in soft, fractured, or soluble rock. This interactive activity adapted from the National Park Service details and depicts caves and other karst features.

The Four Spheres

Watch the videos and complete page 41 notes for Fri 4/6

Seafloor Spreading and Subduction Resources

If you are having difficulty understanding seafloor spreading and subduction - here are some good resources and activities to help you.

Ocean Explorer Seafloor Spreading

The slide show is a good review on mid-ocean ridges and seafloor spreading. There are several activities posted at the bottom of the site that are good practice.

Ocean Explorer Subduction

Making of North America - Video

Great video on the geology of North America

Pangaea Prep - Presentation

Read the slides and watch the videos. You should complete page 10 notes as you do this.

Pre-Pangaea Lab Lesson 2017

Heat Transfer Video - For Wednesday, Feb. 14th

Table of Contents - Geology Notes

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Geology Notes Table of Contents 2018/19

Table of Contents - Geology Assignments

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Geology Assignments Table of Contents 2018/19

Table of Contents - Toolbox

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