The Role of the Geologist
As the expert geologist ranger for your team, you will answer questions and gather information by using online resources.  Your group members will be counting on you to share with them the knowledge you�ve gained about your park through the eyes of a Geologist.  Answer the questions below to help you gain information about your role as the geologist.  The information you gain will help you successfully share with your team and create a quality product for �Trekking Across America: Touring National Parks.�
Question 1
What is the role of a geologist?  What is your focus going to be in researching your chosen national park?
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Question 2
What volcanic or geothermal forces took place in the lands of your national park? When did this occur?  How did it impact/change the land formation?
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Question 3
Name the wonders and delights of the national park you are researching.
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Question 4
What major events occurred to shape the land of your national park?
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Question 5
What equipment do you need to perform your investigation as the expert geologist?
http://www.geologist.demon.co.uk/merchandise.html

Question 6
What gemstones, crystals & other precious minerals are found in your national park? (past/present)
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Other Resources
Use these to help you become an expert geologist for your national park.

What We Do
http://wwwdggs.dnr.state.ak.us/wedo.html

photo gallery
http://wwwdggs.dnr.state.ak.us/photogallery.html

Ask-A- Geologist: Do you have a question about volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, rocks, maps, ground water, lakes, or rivers?  You can email earth science questions to:
http://ask.usgs.gov/


Activity 1:
Complete the word search, using a dictionary to define each word
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