Geology of Wisconsin

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Geology of Wisconsin
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Geological Features Events

• Describe the various geological events that have
  occurred and resulting geological features that
  have formed for the region.

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Geological Feature

• Choose one geological feature youd like to
  research. What is the most prevalent rock type of
  the feature?
• Describe the mineral composition of the rock type.

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Geologic Time

• How old is your geologic feature? Discuss the
  absolute age and a method used to determine the
  age.

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Geological Event

• What geologic event (earthquake, volcano, etc.)
  created your chosen geological feature?
• Discuss the process of plate tectonics related to
  the formation (type of margin).

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Weathering and Erosion

• Discuss the type(s) of weathering and erosion
  that has affected the physical appearance of your
  geological feature.

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Igneous Rocks

• Discuss the relation of igneous rocks to your
  region.

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Sedimentary Rocks

• Discuss the relation of sedimentary rocks to your
  region.

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Metamorphic Rocks

• Discuss the relation of metamorphic rocks to your
  region.

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Water, Desert, and Glaciers

• Discuss a significant water, ocean, desert, or
  glacial feature(s) of your region, and the
  process involved with creating one of them.

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Resources

• Discuss resources that are abundant in the
  region.
• Discuss the importance and economic value of this
  resource to the region or nation.

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Conclusion

• Conclude with why you chose the region and
  geological feature for this project.