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Benefits to Society and You!Why rocks rock

Geologists: Scientists who deal with history of earth as recorded in rocks. (Babylon Dictionary) Job Description Link:http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/63/Geologist.htmlWho studies rocks?Rocks are important to the petroleum industry.Used to acquire oil and gas resources.Watch video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEB6FPLfsSI&feature=relatedEconomic ValueEconomic Value Oil and gas is important for fueling:HomesAutomobilesSchools

Economic Value Many of the rocks containing petroleum resources are in Oklahoma. This provides jobs for Oklahomans like you, me, and our families.

Economic Value The following link provides more information on Oklahomas leading industry:http://www.oerb.com/ForEducators/Facts/tabid/85/Default.aspx

Think about it:What is Oklahomas leading resource?Where does this resource come from?How do rocks benefit me? Would it be difficult to live without the resources rocks provide us with?Economic Value

Aesthetic Value EmeraldsImage from www.your-necklace.com

SapphiresImage from www.astrologicalgem.comAesthetic Value

Aesthetic Value RubiesImage from www.morbid-romantic.net

Aesthetic Value AmethystsImage from www.theamethystbiomat.com

Web Minerals offers more information on:GemsEarth ScienceRocks & MineralsDiscover your favorite mineral at:http://webminerals.com/

Aesthetic ValueGeologists also use rocks to locate regions of volcanoes.Earth History

Earth HistoryFrom rocks, we find evidence of dinosaurs.Click on the ones below to find out more cool information on each.


How Geologists Classify Rocks. Geologist classify according to TEXTURE Texture is the look and feel of a rock’s surface. Texture can be described as –

How Geologists Classify Rocks. Geologist classify according to TEXTURE Texture is the look and feel of a rock’s surface. Texture can be described as –

Early Geologists Tackle History's Mysterieslynnrfuller.com/uploads/3/1/3/5/3135168/ch02keynotenew.pdf · – "Primary mountains" composed of crystalline rocks. ... events' in an unconformity.

Early Geologists Tackle History's Mysterieslynnrfuller.com/uploads/3/1/3/5/3135168/ch02keynotenew.pdf · – "Primary mountains" composed of crystalline rocks. ... events' in an unconformity.

Determination of Stress from Faults - · PDF fileChapter 11 Determination of Stress from Faults Structural geologists observe deformations of rocks. However, they infer or constrain

Determination of Stress from Faults - · PDF fileChapter 11 Determination of Stress from Faults Structural geologists observe deformations of rocks. However, they infer or constrain

Rocks and Rolls. Rocks Nearly all rocks are composed of one or more minerals Geologists classify rocks according to how they were formed –Sedimentary.

Rocks and Rolls. Rocks Nearly all rocks are composed of one or more minerals Geologists classify rocks according to how they were formed –Sedimentary.

2 Rock Classification Geologists classify rocks into three major groups depending on how they are formed: igneous rock, sedimentary rock, and metamorphic.

2 Rock Classification Geologists classify rocks into three major groups depending on how they are formed: igneous rock, sedimentary rock, and metamorphic.

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Classifying Rocks. Figure 3 Texture helps geologists classify rocks. Forming Operational Definitions – Looking at the rocks below, describe the characteristics.

Classifying Rocks. Figure 3 Texture helps geologists classify rocks. Forming Operational Definitions – Looking at the rocks below, describe the characteristics.

Reading the Rocks! Geologists read layers of rocks like pages in a book! Each rock tells a story of the environment in which it formed! Tropical Ocean.

Reading the Rocks! Geologists read layers of rocks like pages in a book! Each rock tells a story of the environment in which it formed! Tropical Ocean.

LEQ: How do geologists and paleontologists determine the relative age of rocks? Part 1 Key Terms: Absolute Age, Relative Age, Law of Superposition, 1.

LEQ: How do geologists and paleontologists determine the relative age of rocks? Part 1 Key Terms: Absolute Age, Relative Age, Law of Superposition, 1.

Babylon-Enterprise Administrator Guidebes.babylon.com/ftp/babylon/Babylon-Enterprise_Administrator_Guide.pdf · Babylon-Enterprise Administrator Guide - 4 - 3.4 License Management

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METAMORPHIC ROCKS. CLASSIFICATION OF ROCKS Classification of Rocks zRocks are aggregates of minerals. Geologists divide rocks into three groups: igneous,

METAMORPHIC ROCKS. CLASSIFICATION OF ROCKS Classification of Rocks zRocks are aggregates of minerals. Geologists divide rocks into three groups: igneous,

Hudson Newsletter Vol8 No9 February 1953hudsonterraplane.com/tech/1953/nl/Vol8-No9-Feb1953.pdf · heads DAFFYNITIONS — Geologists: Fellows with rocks in their Cocktail glasses:

Hudson Newsletter Vol8 No9 February 1953hudsonterraplane.com/tech/1953/nl/Vol8-No9-Feb1953.pdf · heads DAFFYNITIONS — Geologists: Fellows with rocks in their Cocktail glasses:

ROCKS. The material that makes up the solid parts of Earth is known as rock. Geologists classify rocks into three major types by the way the rocks.

ROCKS. The material that makes up the solid parts of Earth is known as rock. Geologists classify rocks into three major types by the way the rocks.

Chapter 4. Classifying rocks Rocks are made up of two or minerals. About 20 minerals make up most of the earth’s rocks. When studying rocks, geologists.

Chapter 4. Classifying rocks Rocks are made up of two or minerals. About 20 minerals make up most of the earth’s rocks. When studying rocks, geologists.

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Rocks - Poudre School Districtstaffweb.psdschools.org/bkatz/Geosp/Chapter 3- Rocks.pdf · geologists define three main categories: igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic

Rocks - Poudre School Districtstaffweb.psdschools.org/bkatz/Geosp/Chapter 3- Rocks.pdf · geologists define three main categories: igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic

Classifying rocks Rocks are made up of two or more minerals. About 20 minerals make up most of the earth’s rocks. When studying rocks, geologists.

Classifying rocks Rocks are made up of two or more minerals. About 20 minerals make up most of the earth’s rocks. When studying rocks, geologists.

1. Clues in rocks Geologists look for clues in rocks. They study them to see how the Earth’s surface has changed. They look at how the rocks have formed.

1. Clues in rocks Geologists look for clues in rocks. They study them to see how the Earth’s surface has changed. They look at how the rocks have formed.

Chapter 6 Understanding what geologists do: how geologists use ...

Chapter 6 Understanding what geologists do: how geologists use ...

Chapter 7 Exploration for Epithermal Gold · PDF fileExploration for Epithermal Gold Deposits ... mineral dis-covery, starts with exploration geologists walking over rocks ... we define

Chapter 7 Exploration for Epithermal Gold · PDF fileExploration for Epithermal Gold Deposits ... mineral dis-covery, starts with exploration geologists walking over rocks ... we define