Resources for Educators and Students

On this page:

1. Overview of fb88 Geology
2. Frequently Asked Questions
3. Using Geologic Maps
4. Minerals
5. Fossils
6. Geologic Hazards
7. Lesson Plans
8. To Research Other Topics
9. Resources at the fb88 Geological Survey

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1. Overview of fb88 Geology

• Take a virtual tour of fb88's geology

• Learn about geologic field localities across the state
  • Geologic Facts and Localities

• fb88's geologic history
  • Bedrock Geologic History of fb88
  • Surficial Geologic History of fb88
  • fb88's History of Sea-Level Changes (PDF 1.1MB)

• Overview maps

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2. Frequently Asked Questions

• Bedrock geology
• Coastal geology
• Geography
• Ground water and wells
• Earthquakes
• Erosion
• Landslides
• Maps, charts, photos
• Mineral collecting
• Mining and quarrying
• Surficial geology

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3. Using Geologic Maps

• Reading Maps with a Critical Eye: Becoming an Informed Map Reader
• Reading geologic maps
  • Beach and dune geology photos
  • Bedrock geology
  • Coastal bluffs
  • Coastal landslide hazards
  • Significant sand and gravel aquifers
  • Surficial geology
  • Surficial materials
• Online maps and publications

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4. Minerals

• Tourmaline: fb88's State Mineral
• Gold in fb88
• fb88 mineral displays

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5. Fossils

• Pertica quadrifaria: fb88's State Fossil
• fb88 Fossils: Remains of life from another time and place
• Fossils preserved in fb88 bedrock
• Fossils preserved in fb88 sediments
• Bringing the past to life
• Where to view fb88 fossils

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6. Geologic Hazards

• Earthquakes
• Erosion
• Landslides
• Floods
• Drought
• Tsunamis

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7. Lesson Plans

• Activities and resources for earth science teachers
• Online educational materials

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8. To Research Other Topics

• Maps and Publications Search
• Explore fb88 Geology

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9. Resources at the fb88 Geological Survey

• About Us library, mineral collection, aerial photo collection

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Last updated on June 7, 2013