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Geology 101 - Gale Martin - Class Notes
Introduction
This Physical Geology class covers three general areas
--Rock classification and a brief description of the processes necessary to form ... Geology - ChemistryChemistry
All things in the universe consist of a combination of elements in specific orders and following certain "natural laws". Rocks are no exceptions. They consist of arrangements of e ... Geology - Minerals
Geology 101 - Gale Martin - Class Notes
Minerals
The chemical elements bond together in various ways to form the basic building blocks of rocks -- minerals. Minerals, in geologic terms, mus ... Geology - Igneous Petrology
Geology 101 - Gale Martin - Class Notes
Igneous rocks form when molten (rock) material solidifies. Each rock, via its texture and composition, reveals a "story" of its origin when properly ... Geology - Sedimentary Petrology
Geology 101 - Gale Martin - Class Notes
Any rock that is exposed to the earth's surface will result in the production of sediments. Given sufficient time, these sediments will lithify and ... Geology - Metamorphic PetrologyGeology 101 - Gale Martin - Class Notes
Metamorphism of rock is the direct result of plate tectonics. The stresses applied to rocks during tectonics forces the minerals in the rocks to read ... Geology - Stratigraphy and Geologic TimeGeology 101 - Gale Martin - Class Notes
Studying individual rocks results in limited information: it's relationship to other rocks is far more important to understanding tectonic events. Rock ... Geology - DenudationGeology 101 - Gale Martin - Class Notes
The surface of the earth is constantly being modified by two sets of forces. The internal forces of the earth, tectonics, deform and alter rock producing ... Geology - Fluvial SystemsGeology 101 - Gale Martin - Class Notes
Fluvial Systems, or rivers, are by far the most abundant and important erosional agent on the surface of the earth. The information covered here is but a ... Geology - Groundwater SystemsGeology 101 - Gale Martin - Class Notes
Only a portion of the water that falls as precipitation returns to the ocean as fluvial runoff. As rain strikes the surface of the Earth, some of it soaks ... Geology - Structural GeologyGeology 101 - Gale Martin - Class Notes
Stress and Strain
All materials respond to stress. But each material responds in a unique way that may be different under altered conditions. This course ... Geology - EarthquakesGeology 101 - Gale Martin - Class Notes
Elastic Rebound Theory
Rocks along faults rarely glide along in a smooth, frictionless fashion. Movement along a fault is sporadic and unpredictable. Beh ... Geology - Plate TectonicsGeology 101 - Gale Martin - Class Notes
History Behind Plate Tectonics Theory
To understand the theory of plate tectonics, it's best to know the history and development of the idea. The theory ... Geology - Glossaryabrasion - physical wearing away of rock by grinding and "sanding" of the surface through impacts with other rocks.
absolute age - giving the age of a rock formation in years; commonly base ... How to Use A Compass - Map Intereaction (Lesson 2)How to use a compass (Lesson 2)
Using the compass in interaction with a map
This is the important lesson, and you should learn it well.
It's when you use both compass and map the compass is r ... Frozen Cub CheerWrap your arms around yourself, and say, “BRRRRR!” ... Cheese Puffs
1/2 lb. grated sharp cheese
1/4 lb. butter
1 cup flour
dash cayenne
dash tabasco sauce
dash worcestershire sauce
Mix with fingers & add Worcestershire sauce until ... Custom CoastersPersonalize your drink coasters with this excellent themed craft. Your kids can customize them for special occasions like New Years, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and more.
What you'll need:
... Winter Snowballs
1 12-ounce pkg. white chocolate chips
1.2 cup walnuts or peanuts, chopped
1/2 cup dates, chopped
1/2 cup cherries, chopped
16 cherries, cut in half
Cover a cookie sheet wi ... Mozzarella Sticks1 pkg. Mozzarella cheese
egg roll wrappers
salsa or ranch dressing for dipping
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Players: Medium to large groups
Have youth group leaders get all participants standing and forming two circles. One of the circles should be ... Banana Split & SlideEveryone remembers their very first slip and slide out in the yard on a hot summer day. Here's a variation.
Get approximately 50 feet of plastic tarp and items that would be found on a banana split ... Disposable Camera RallyThis is a crazy scavenger hunt where each team has a disposable camera and a vehicle to get around town in (I recommend adult drivers). Give them a list of items, worth different points, to get a pict ... Baseball Strike ZoneRequired: Plywood painted baseball game board, Fun Gripper Baseballs
For serious ball throwers you can have something set up for them but for those little ones you might want to set up a game for t ... |