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GLG 101 Assignment: Earthquake Technology Lab
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Resources: pp. 156–170 of Geoscience Laboratory and Appendix F
Answer the questions listed in Appendix F from the lab book.
Write your responses in Appendix F.
Complete ALL of Appendix F.
Post the completed Appendix F in the individual forum.
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GLG 101 Assignment: Groundwater Lab
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Resource: pp. 213–227 of Geoscience Laboratory and Appendix N.
Answer the Appendix N questions from your lab book. Write your
responses in Appendix N.
Complete ALL of Appendix N.
Post completed Appendix N to the individual forum.

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GLG 101 Assignment: Relative and Absolute Geologic
Time Lab PART 1 OF 2
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Resources: pp. 89–104 of Geoscience Laboratory and Appendixes
I & J
Identify and classify the rock examples in Appendix I.
Answer the Appendix questions from your lab book. Write your
responses in Appendix J.
Complete ALL of Appendix J.
Post completed Appendixes I and J and post them in the individual
forum.
Due day 7.
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GLG 101 Assignment: Relative and Absolute Geologic
Time Lab PART 2 OF 2

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I & J
Identify and classify the rock examples in Appendix I.
Answer the Appendix questions from your lab book. Write your
responses in Appendix J.
Complete ALL of Appendix J.
Post completed Appendixes I and J and post them in the individual
forum.
Due day 7.
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GLG 101 Assignment Relative and Absolute Geologic
Time Lab
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Resources: pp. 4–20 of the lab book and Appendix E
Answer the questions in Appendix E from the lab book.
Complete ALL of Appendix E.
Post the completed Appendix E in your individual forum.
Due day 7
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GLG 101 Assignment: Topographic and Contour Maps Lab
Appendix D
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Resources: pp. 32–45 of Geoscience Laboratory and Appendix D
Answer ALL questions in Appendix D
Write your responses in Appendix D.
Complete Appendix D.
Post the completed Appendix D in the individual forum.
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GLG 101 Assignment: Volcanic Products Lab PART 1 OF
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Resources: pp. 69–86 of Geoscience Laboratory and Appendixes G
& H
Identify and classify the rock examples in Appendix G.
Answer the questions in Appendix H from your lab book in
Appendix H. Write your responses in Appendix H.
Complete ALL of Appendix H.
Post completed Appendixes G & H in the individual forum.
Due day 7.
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GLG 101 Assignment: Volcanic Products Lab PART 2 OF
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Resources: pp. 69–86 of Geoscience Laboratory and Appendixes G
& H
Identify and classify the rock examples in Appendix G.
Answer the questions in Appendix H from your lab book in
Appendix H. Write your responses in Appendix H.
Complete ALL of Appendix H.
Post completed Appendixes G & H in the individual forum.
Due day 7.
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GLG 101 Assignment: Deserts Lab
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Resources: pp. 265–276 of Geoscience Laboratory and Appendix
M
Answer the Appendix M questions from your lab book. Write your
responses in Appendix M.
Complete ALL of Appendix M.
Post completed Appendix M to the individual forum.
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GLG 101 Entire Course
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GLG 101 Assignment: Relative and Absolute Geologic Time Lab
GLG 101 Assignment: Earthquake Technology Lab
GLG 101 Assignment: Volcanic Products Lab PART 2 OF 2
GLG 101 Assignment: Volcanic Products Lab PART 1 OF 2

PART 1 OF 2
PART 2 OF 2
GLG 101 Assignment: Deserts Lab
GLG 101 Assignment: Groundwater Lab
GLG 101 Week 1 CheckPoint: Study of Earth
GLG 101 Week 1 Assignment: Minerals
GLG 101 Week 2 CheckPoint: Fossils and the Geologic Column
GLG 101 Week 2 DQS
GLG 101 Week 3 CheckPoint: Plate Tectonic Theory
GLG 101 Week 3 Assignment: Earthquakes
GLG 101 Week 4 DQS
GLG 101 Week 5 CheckPoint: Weathering and Erosion
GLG 101 Week 5 Assignment: Sedimentary Rocks
GLG 101 Week 6 DQS
GLG 101 Week 6 CheckPoint: Metamorphic Rocks
GLG 101 - Week 6 Assignment: Metamorphic Rocks Lab PART
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GLG 101 - Week 6 Assignment: Metamorphic Rocks Lab PART
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GLG 101 Week 7 Assignment: Deserts, Glaciers, and Climate
GLG 101 Week 7 CheckPoint: Water Impacts
GLG 101 Week 8 CheckPoint: Fossil Fuels and Minerals
GLG 101 Week 8 DQS
GLG 101 Week 9 Capstone CheckPoint
GLG 101 Assignment: Topographic and Contour Maps Lab-
Appendix D
GLG 101 Final Project: Title Factors and Forces of Geological
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GLG 101 Final Project: Title Factors and Forces of
Geological Features
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Resources: U.S. Geological Survey Web site and Appendix A
Choose a state or one of the following regions:
Region 1: Interior Plain
Region 2: Appalachian Highlands
Region 3: Rocky Mountain System
Region 4: Pacific Mountain System
Region 5: Atlantic Plain
Review the different regions at: http://tapestry.usgs.gov/
Create a 12- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation for
your selected state or region.
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GLG 101 Week 1 Assignment: Minerals
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Resources: Ch. 2 of the text, Virtual Mineral Lab, and Appendixes
B & C
Conduct the minerals lab by clicking on the following link: Use the
mineral worksheet found in Appendix B to record your
observations and results in identifying different minerals.
Write a summary answering the following: What are the four
requirements for a material to be classified as a mineral? How do
you differentiate between minerals? Briefly summarize the six
methods to tell minerals apart. Summarize the major differences
between minerals and rocks.
Post your Mineral Identification Worksheets and summary as an
attachment in the individual forum.
Due day 7.
Review Appendix A and choose a region or state that you plan to
research for your final project.
Submit your chosen region or state to your instructor in the
individual forum for approval.
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GLG 101 Week 1 CheckPoint: Study of Earth
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Resources: Ch. 1 of the text and Nebular Theory animation
Write a 200- to 300-word description of the three branches and
three systems of geology.

Review the animation
at http://www3.interscience.wiley.com:8100/legacy/college
/skinner/0471152285/animations/animations/mod_1/nebular_theor
y.html
Respond to the following: According to the nebular theory, how
did the solar system develop? How is uniformitarianism related to
the evolution of Earth and the solar system?
Post your description and responses in the individual forum.
Due day 5.
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GLG 101 Week 2 CheckPoint: Fossils and the Geologic
Column
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Resource: Ch. 3 of the text and p. 12 of Geoscience Laboratory
Post your responses to the following in the individual forum:
Review Figure 3.6 on p. 68 of the text. How do fossils help in
determining the relative age of strata? Are the three different
localities around the same relative age? Explain your response.
Reference p. 12 of the lab book. What periods are the fossils from
in Figure 3.6? What does this say about the area in Figure 3.6?
Due day 5
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GLG 101 Week 2 DQS
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Discussion Question 1:
Post your description and responses in the main forum under the
DQ 1 thread.
Due day 2.
I will assign you one of the following methods of evaluating
geological time: Absolute Dating and Numerical Age or Relative
Dating
Describe your assigned method and how it is used to evaluate
geologic time.
Review another student’s method different from yours.
Reply to another student who describes a different method than
yours and comment on which method you think is more reliable or
accurate.
DQ 2 thread.
Due day 4.
Scientists debate about the use of fossils as a tool to determine
records of various events, such as the vanishing of the dinosaurs or
the origin of our ancestors.
Discuss the role of fossils in helping scientists develop accurate
records of the geologic history of the Earth based on what you
know of fossils from your textbook and other sources. In your
discussion address important discoveries such as the 3.3-million-

year-old fossilized remains of a child in the Dikika region of
Ethiopia. Accounts can be found at
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/
Note: Click on the above link to go to the MSNBC Web site. In
the search bar type “oldest baby fossil found” to locate
information.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
Note: Click on the above link to go to the National Geographic
Web site. In the search bar type “oldest baby fossil” to locate
information.
http://www.newscientist.com/
Note: Click on the above link to go to the New Scientist Web site.
In the search bar type in “old baby fossil Ethiopia
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GLG 101 Week 3 Assignment: Earthquakes
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Resource: Ch. 6 of the text and the Igneous Rock animation
View the animation at
http://www.wiley.com/college/strahler/0471480533/animations/ch
12_animations/animation1.html
Respond in 200 to 300 words to the following questions:
Where do igneous rocks originate?
How are they formed?
What are the two categories of igneous rocks?

What are the distinguishing characteristics between the two
categories of rocks?
Post your response in the individual forum.
Due day 5.
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GLG 101 Week 3 CheckPoint: Plate Tectonic Theory
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Resources: Ch. 4 of the text and Continents of the Past animation
Respond to the following scenario:
Your younger brother is in fifth grade. He comes home and tells
you to look at an animation his teacher showed him in geology
class.
Review the animation at
After viewing the animation, your brother has a look of disbelief
on his face, “C’mon, really? Our whole continent moves? That’s
bogus!” Instead of blowing him off like you usually do, you decide
to sit down and educate him about plate tectonics. First, you
provide him an overview about two historical figures that
contributed to the plate tectonic theory. Then you decide to show
him how the plates move by boiling a pot of water, which is shown
on p. 108, and relating it to mantle convection and plate
movement.

Write a 200- to 300-word summary about the two historical figures
and the process of mantle convection and plate movement.
Post your summary in the individual forum.
Due day 5.
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GLG 101 Week 4 DQS
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DQ 1 thread.
Due day 2.
Review the Hot Spot animation at
14_animations/hot_spot.html.
Post your response to the following: Describe how plate tectonics
is related to the formation of volcanoes. Which type of plate
margin commonly forms volcanoes? Name one of the most
popular volcanoes in the United States or the world. Review
14_animations/walk_ring_fire.htm l or
http://nationalatlas.gov/dynamic/dyn_volcano.html if you need
assistance. Discuss whether the volcano is active and how it has
affected the area.

DQ 2 thread.
Due day 4.
Review the Volcanoes video at
http://higheredbcs.wiley.com/legacy/college/murck/0471747270/g
eodiscoveries/ch06/Volcanoes.htm. Post your response to the
following: What types of volcanic features are discussed? What
caused these volcanic features? What do you think the future of the
Hawaiian Islands is from the geologic point of view?
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GLG 101 Week 5 Assignment: Sedimentary Rocks
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Resources: Ch. 8 of the text and the Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
animation
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Write a 700-word paper that provides an overview of how plate
tectonics affects sedimentation. Answer the following questions:
Where do sedimentary rocks originate?
How are they formed?
What are the three categories of sedimentary rocks?

What are the distinguishing characteristics between the three
categories of rocks?
Post your paper as an attachment in the individual forum.
Due day 7.
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GLG 101 Week 5 CheckPoint: Weathering and Erosion -
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Resource: Ch. 7 of the text
Create a five- to seven-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation
of the following:
Description of difference between weathering and erosion.
Graphical representation of the following:
mechanical weathering
chemical weathering
water erosion
wind erosion
ice erosion
Include a references slide for the graphical images you use.
Post your presentation as an attachment individual forum.
Due day 5.
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GLG 101 Week 6 Assignment: Metamorphic Rocks Lab
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K & L
Identify and classify the rock examples in Appendix K.
Answer the Appendix L questions from your lab book. Write your
responses in Appendix K.
Complete All of Appendix K & L.
Post completed Appendix K & L in the individual forum.
Due day 7.
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GLG 101 Week 6 Assignment: Metamorphic Rocks Lab
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K & L
Identify and classify the rock examples in Appendix K.
Answer the Appendix L questions from your lab book. Write your
responses in Appendix K.
Complete All of Appendix K & L.
Post completed Appendix K & L in the individual forum.
Due day 7.
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GLG 101 Week 6 CheckPoint: Metamorphic Rocks
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Resource: Ch. 10 of the text.
Respond to the following questions in 200 to 300 words:
Where do metamorphic rocks originate? How are they formed?
What are the two categories of metamorphic rocks? What are the
distinguishing characteristics between the two categories of rocks?
Post your response in the individual forum.
Due day 5.
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GLG 101 Week 6 DQS

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DQ 1 thread.
Due day 2.
View the Understanding Faults animation at
14_animations/faults.html.
Describe the different types of faults and discuss at least one
similarity and one difference between a fault and a fold. If the San
Andreas Fault in California is to continue its activity, what does
the future look like for that area? What precautions must be taken?
DQ 2 thread.
Due day 4.
Post your response to the following: What are the major
differences between topographic and geologic maps? Refer to
Figure 9.21 on p. 264 of the text. How do you determine the slope
of the land surface in this figure? If you consider building a house
in a location in this area, what is the best location for your house?
Why? Refer to Figure 9.22 on p. 265 and locate at least three main
structural features. Discuss why the Canmore community is
established on the northeast side of the map.
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GLG 101 Week 7 Assignment: Deserts, Glaciers, and
Climate
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Resources: Ch. 13 of the text, China Desert video, and online
animations
Review the following Ch. 13 video, China Desert:
http://www.wiley.com/college/murck/0471747270/ngs_videos/chi
na_desert/index.html
Review the following animations:
Types of Dunes:
Glacial Landforms:
20_animations/glaciers.html
Compare and contrast the geological features of a desert landscape
and glacial landscape. Describe at least one process that creates the
resulting landforms of each.
Review pp. 402–410 on Global Climate Change. Respond to the
following:
Summarize the climate changes that have occurred from the past to
the present. Responses must be a minimum of 350 words.
Predict what you think the Earth will look like into the 21st
century. Consider the weather and changes in geological features.
Responses must be a minimum of 350 words.

Post your responses together in the individual forum. Responses
must be a minimum of 350 words each.
Due day 7.
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GLG 101 Week 7 CheckPoint: Water Impacts
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Resources: Ch. 11 of the text, Sinking England video, and online
animations
Review the following Ch. 12 video, Sinking England:
http://www.wiley.com/college/murck/0471747270/ngs_videos/sink
ing_england/index.html
Review the following Web sites:
Wave Refraction land forms:
Coastal Landforms:
http://www.wiley.com/college/strahler/0471669695/interactivities/
flash/waves_wind/waves_wind2.htm
Summarize the hydrologic cycle. How important is this cycle to
Earth?
Post your summary to the individual forum.
Due day 5
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GLG 101 Week 8 CheckPoint: Fossil Fuels and Minerals

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Resources: Ch. 15 of the text and Web sites on fossil fuels
Respond to the following in 300 to 350 words:
Where do fossil fuels and minerals come from?
Describe how at least one fossil fuel and mineral is formed from its
sources.
Navigate to the following Web sites to help in your research:
http://www.samuseum.sa.gov.au
Note: Click on the link above to go to the South Australian
Museum Web site. Click on the heading What’s on and select
online galleries from the drop down menu. For information on
fossils, click on the Origin Energy Fossils Gallery.
http://www.energy.gov/index.htm
Note: Select the link listed above to go to the U.S. Department of
Energy Web site. Type Fossil Fuels in the Search bar located on
the top right side of the screen. Click on the first article listed,
Department of Energy – Fossils Fuels. Once it opens, you will find
a list of fossil fuels that you may select to find more information.
Post your responses to the individual forum.
Due day 5.
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GLG 101 Week 8 DQS

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DQ 1 thread.
Due day 2.
Post your response to the following: Geologic events, such as
volcanic activity, play an important role in forming many of our
valuable resources, such as fossil fuel, lead, copper, and gold. For
example, fig. 15.21 on p. 476 of the text shows the role of basaltic
magma in forming one of the most valuable ores to our
civilization, chromium. Select an important ore mined in your state
or region, and discuss how geologic events played a role in
forming this ore. Discuss the importance of this ore in the economy
of your selected area and the U.S. as a whole.
DQ 2 thread.
Due day 4.
Post your response to the following: Discuss a nonrenewable
resource that you think will have the most significant effect to our
lives if it is depleted. Explain your choice. Are there current efforts

to conserve it? Provide an example of a person, place, or thing that
utilizes a renewable resource
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GLG 101 Week 9 Capstone CheckPoint
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Resource: Visualizing Geology
Discuss in 200 to 300 words, the importance of the science of
geology to us as a civilization. Provide at least two examples. For
example, the ability to predict earthquakes and other disasters, or
understanding mining and the use of natural resources.
Post your response to the individual forum.
Due day 7
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