ADVANCED MERIT: GEOLOGY
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1. Collect at least 5 ores. List their names, the metals commonly produced from
each, and examples of how the metal is used.
a. __________________________________ b. __________________________________
c. __________________________________ d. __________________________________
e. __________________________________
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2. Collect at least 10 rock-forming minerals in the field and identify them.
a. __________________________________ b. __________________________________
c. __________________________________ d. __________________________________
e. __________________________________ f. __________________________________
g. __________________________________ h. __________________________________
i. __________________________________ j. __________________________________
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3. Collect and identify at least 15 different fossils.
a. __________________________________ b. __________________________________
c. __________________________________ d. __________________________________
e. __________________________________ f. __________________________________
g. __________________________________ h. __________________________________
i. __________________________________ j. __________________________________
k. __________________________________ l. __________________________________
m. __________________________________ n. __________________________________
o. __________________________________
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4. List 3 Scripture references that refer to ores, such as copper, gold, or silver.
a. _____________________ _____:_____ b. _____________________ _____:_____
c. _____________________ _____:_____
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5. Visit 1 of the following commercial operations: a mine, an oil or gas field, or
a quarry. Discuss with the foreman, or manager, how the deposit was formed, how
it was found, and how it is being developed.
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6. Polish a rock-forming mineral and use it to decorate a piece of jewelery, such as
a ring, tie clasp, or belt buckle.
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