Module 1.2 Geology

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Objective 1 Geological Time: The student will identify the various sources of evidence used in establishing the age of the earth within the geological time scale.

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Pg 5

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Objective 2 Structure of the Earth: The student will identify and describe the internal structure of the earth.

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Pg 8

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Objective 3 Plate Tectonics: The student will explain the basic concepts of the plate tectonics theory and how this theory provides a mechanism for the configuration of the continents and oceans as well as the process of mountain building.

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Pg 11

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Objective 4 Rocks and Minerals: The student will identify the three types of rock and explain how they are formed.

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Pg 18

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Objective 5 Rock Cycle: The student will explain the rock cycle.

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Pg 20

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Objective 6 Principles: The student will explain the four basic principles of geology and how they are used.

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Pg 22

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Objective 7 Sedimentary Rocks - Types: The student will explain the difference between clastic, organic and chemical sedimentary rock.

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Pg 23

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Objective 8 Formation of Clastic Rock: The student will explain the five natural processes whereby new clastic sedimentary rock is formed.

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Pg 26

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Objective 9 Sedimentary Rocks ? Key Properties: The student will explain the key properties of sedimentary rock.

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Pg 29

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Objective 10 Sedimentary Rock Depositional Environments: The student will define the various environments in which sedimentary rocks form and explain the effects of the environment on rock type and rock properties.

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Pg 33

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Objective 11 Stratigraphy: The student will explain how rock strata (layers) can be correlated and how the history of the rock can be reconstructed.

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Pg 35

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Objective 12 Stratigraphic Features: The student will identify various rock features of interest to the geologist.

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Pg 37

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Objective 13 Geological Structures: The student will explain how rocks are deformed or displaced due to earth movement and the resultant geological structures.

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Pg 40

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