Part A:
Answer one of the following questions. Your response for this part should be at least one paragraph. Use the notes and information you gathered in class to help you with these questions.
* What can rocks tell us about the history of the Earth?
* How do geologists draw conclusions about the past?
* How do glaciers leave souvenirs? (Be sure to include examples, you may need to do extra research. Check out the Geology tab for help!)
Part B
Choose one of the following two topics. Spend 10 minutes researching using the following links (or your own, be sure to include the websites you used!). Write a one paragraph summary of your topic.
*Mohs Hardness Scale
*Stalagmite and stalactite
Your entire response must be atleast 2 paragraphs. Try to elaborate on your response with as many supporting details as possible. Remember to draft your response in Word first. Re-read your response for spelling, correct punctuation, and complete sentences.
Geology Links:
http://www.rocksforkids.com/RFK/identification.html
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/geomysteries/cube/b2.html
http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geology/stalactite-stalagmite1.htm
http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/assignment-discovery-shorts-stalactites-and-stalagmites.html