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$20.00 Factors and Forces of Geological Features
- From Geology: General-Geology
- Closed, but you can still post tutorials
- Due on Jul. 28, 2008
- Asked on Jul 20, 2008 at 10:39:23PM
Q:Choose a state or one of the following regions:
o Region 1: Interior Plain
o Region 2: Appalachian Highlands
o Region 3: Rocky Mountain System
o Region 4: Pacific Mountain System
o Region 5: Atlantic Plain
· Review the different regions at: http://tapestry.usgs.gov/
· Create a 12- to 15-slide PowerPointŪ presentation for your selected state or region.
· Address the following in your PowerPointŪ:
o Describe the various geologic events that have occurred in your region.
o Describe the geological features and various types of rocks that formed in the area (for example, mountains, craters, canyons, volcanoes, fault lines, or folds).
o Choose one of these geological features to research. What is the most prevalent rock type of the feature? Describe the mineral composition of the rock type.
o How old is your geologic feature? Estimate the absolute age of the geological feature, and discuss methods used to determine the age.
o What geologic event created your chosen geological feature? Discuss the process of plate tectonics related to the formation.
o Discuss the significance of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks in your region.
o Discuss the type(s) of weathering and erosion processes that has most likely affected the physical appearance of your geological feature.
o Discuss any significant water, ocean, desert, or glacial feature(s) associated with your region, and the process involved with creating one of them.
o Discuss resources that are abundant in the region and the importance and economic value of this resource to the region or nation.
o In conclusion, discuss why you selected this geological feature for your PowerPointŪ presentation.
o Include graphics
o Include details in speaker notes
o Use APA guidelines for citations and references
