What is some basic information about geology?
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The Earth's rocky outer crust solidified billions of years ago, soon after the Earth formed. This crust is not a solid shell; it is broken up into huge, thick plates that drift atop the soft, underlying mantle. \nThe plates are made of rock and drift all over the globe; they move both horizontally (sideways) and vertically (up and down). Over long periods of time, the plates also change in size as their margins are added to, crushed together, or pushed back into the Earth's mantle. These plates are from 50 to 250 miles (80 to 400 km) thick. \nThe map of the Earth is always changing; not only are the underlying plates moving, but the plates change in size. Also, the sea level changes over time (as the temperature on Earth varies and the poles melt or freeze to varied extents), covering or exposing different amounts of crust. \nThe current continental and oceanic plates include: the Eurasian plate, Australian-Indian plate, Philippine plate, Pacific plate, Juan de Fuca plate, Nazca plate, Cocos plate, North American plate, Caribbean plate, South American plate, African plate, Arabian plate, the Antarctic plate, and the Scotia plate.
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I would suggest the rock cycle. This is a basic earth science project that you can make as simple or complex as you want. You can identify the three major parts and how they interact going from one part of the cycle to another. You can identify the different properties of these rocks (and find samples if you want). If you want to make it really elaborate, you can bring in how plate tectonics drives the rock cycle, and how volcanism, metamorphism, and sedimentation form the Earth's surfaces.\n\nAnother topic that might be interesting to you would be to identify all the products and materials around you that come from rocks and minerals. Since this includes almost everything (e.g gypsum wallboard, clay in ceramics, iron in cars, aluminum in beverage containers and cars, plastic made from oil, shampoo made from oil, household detergent made from oil, electricity made from burning coal and natural gas, salt on your table, etc). You could look for the most surprising things, and could perhaps include how soil is made from weathered rock so even trees and plants come from rocks. You can do some research on how each of these materials is mined and where it comes from. You get the idea, right? \n\nDepending on where you live, you might do something on natural hazards in your area.If you have earthquakes you could find a fault map for your area and research earthquake hazards. If you have landslides or coastal erosion you could research what causes these things. Of course, if you live next to a volcano that is an excellent topic.  For example, see if you can find an eruption hazard map.  You might want to make sure your teacher approved of this because it might not be within the scope of your class (some teachers might consider this geography more than earth science). \n\nJust a bunch of ideas from a geologist. Hope this helps.
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how related is your question with Zoology?\nAnyway\nmudstones are\nPhyllite\nShale\nSlate\nShist\n(depeding on how much degree original sedimentary rock is metamorphosed)
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longtitude, latitude, topography etc
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Try this:\n\nhttp://www.palaeos.com/Paleozoic/Permian/Permian.htm
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Igneous, they tell us a lot about what the age of the Earth and location of the poles.\n\nSedimentary, tell us the climate of an area and preserve fossils.\n\nMetamorphic, they look cool but are hard to tell anything from.  Their general location tells us of orogenies and faults.\n\nAll rocks are important and different geologists study different things.  Oil bearing shale is important to some geologist since if we can figure out an economical method of extraction we wouldn't be dependent on other countries for oil.\n\nGeology is like a big puzzle, and it's interesting seeing how the pieces fit together.
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Topographic, geological, road and oceanic chart are just some, if you can think of a good reason to make a map I'll bet someone has (Think of the London underground rail map,)The use of most is inherent in the title ie geological maps show the rocks under your feet (when you can read them,)When you open a map always read the blurb inside it will tell you most of what you need to know.\n Blackdownman.
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http://www.cartage.org.lb/en/themes/Sciences/Earthscience/Geology/Soils/FormationSoils/WeatheringSoils/ChemicalWeathering/chemicalweathering.htm\n\nhttp://cse.cosm.sc.edu/hses/Weather/ChemWeat/frames.htm\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weathering\n\nhttp://visearth.ucsd.edu/VisE_Int/platetectonics/chemweath.html\n\nhttp://regentsprep.org/Regents/earthsci/units/weathering/weathering.cfm\n\nsearch chemical weathering on the net.
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It is a good site: http://minerals.er.usgs.gov/
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visit  http://webmineral.com/ you can learn what you want with details from there, I sometimes use this site
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Okay, I have worked Alaska as a geologist, so I figure I can point you to a good book. I am sure Roadside Geology of Alaska will have a good summary of Alaska's geology. I looked on Amazon and didn't find anything I liked so my next stop was the Walter Geology Library at UT Austin. There are two or three really good geology libraries in the US and this is one of the better ones. To search yourself go here: http://utdirect.utexas.edu/lib/utnetcat/\n\nHere is my recommendation. You should be able to find this book in many libraries because it is published by the Geological Society of America. It is out of print so I recommend you have your library order it on interlibrary loan. Even public libaries can do this for you. I looked and there are no used copies on Amazon. Here is the library listing:\n\nTITLE:\n    The geology of Alaska / edited by George Plafker and Henry C. Berg. \nPUBLISHED:\n    Boulder, Colo. : Geological Society of America, 1994. \nDESCRIPTION:\n    x, 1055 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. \nSERIES:\n    Geology of North America v. G-1 \nNOTES:\n    Accompanied by 1 portfolio containing 14 folded col. maps, and 1 microfiche in pocket.\n    Includes bibliographical references and index. \nSUBJECTS:\n    Geology--Alaska\n    Mines and mineral resources--Alaska. \nOTHER AUTHORS:\n    Plafker, George, 1929-\n    Berg, Henry C. \nISBN:\n    0813752191 \nOCLC NUMBER:\n    30473293 \n\nCall Number and Library for item location:\nQE 71 G48 1986 V.G-1 Geology Library\nQE 71 G48 1986 V.G-1 Geology Library COPY 2\nQE 71 G48 1986 V.G-1 PLATES Geology Library\nQE 71 G48 1986 V.G-1 PLATES Geology Library COPY 2\n\n\n\nGood luck with your paper. \nHere is the GSA bookstore:\nhttp://www.geosociety.org/bookstore/
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Try the ntional geoligical survey. Its a web site
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Engineering geology and environmental geology both examine properties of earth & stone in relation to their uses.  For an example:  Examination of building sites considering the geology can be essential in earthquake, erosion or mudslide prone areas.  Most oceanography teams also include a geologist to help examine areas considered environmentally sensitive. Examination of runoff properties can help determine ways to prevent contamination of water supplies.  Though research is involved, these forms of geology tend to concentrate on application which creates better environmental modifications for humans.  A house or a parking lot that falls into a sinkhole isn't really useful; bridges that collapse due to tremors aren't desirable.  I suppose you could say these applications benefit us by allowing sensible and sustainable use of our environment.
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try the Idiot's Guide to Geology and Minig...
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The basic branches of Earth Science include sciences like oceanography, geology, astronomy and meteorology. The study of the lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the Earth has been made easier thanks to the World Wide Web. The sites that computer users can access provide resources on one or more areas of Earth, which includes geology, geophysics, hydrology, astronomy, climatology, meteorology, oceanography, and \ngeomorphology. Some earth science sites focus on such subjects as climate and global change conditions like erosion, pollution, and deforestation. Additional online resources include maps, texts, journals, study guides for students, educational aids for teachers, and data on pertinent events and government agencies. This section features various online resources on the earth sciences.\n\nFrom Encarta:\nThe earth sciences examine the structure and composition of our planet, and the physical processes that have helped to shape it. Geology focuses on the structure of Earth, while geography is the study of everything on the planet's surface, including the physical changes that humans have brought about from, for example, farming, mining, or deforestation. Scientists in the field of geomorphology study Earth's present landforms, while mineralogists investigate the minerals in Earth's crust and the way they formed (see Mineralogy).\n\nWater dominates Earth's surface, making it an important subject for scientific research. Oceanographers carry out research in the oceans (see Ocean and Oceanography), while scientists working in the field of hydrology investigate water resources on land, a subject of vital interest in areas prone to drought. Glaciologists study Earth's icecaps and mountain glaciers, and the effects that ice has when it forms, melts, or moves. In atmospheric science, meteorology deals with day-to-day changes in weather, but climatology investigates changes in weather patterns over the longer term (see Climate).\n\nWhen living things die their remains are sometimes preserved, creating a rich store of scientific information. Paleontology is the study of plant and animal remains that have been preserved in sedimentary rock, often millions of years ago (see Fossil). Paleontologists study things long dead and their findings shed light on the history of evolution and on the origin and development of humans. A related science, called palynology, is the study of fossilized spores and pollen grains. Scientists study these tiny structures to learn the types of plants that grew in certain areas during Earth’s history, which also helps identify what Earth’s climates were like in the past.
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You should try\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth thier are alot of links going off of this page so you can find what ever you want
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I'm a geologist who has taught geology and earth science at the high school and college level. Why do you ask? \n\nYou can find most of my answers over in science and math, and in earth sciences. I'll be happy to watch for your questions and help if I can.