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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