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+ | |quote=Geology is the study of Earth. It includes the study of materials that make up Earth, the processes that change it, and the history of how things happened, including human civilization, which depends on natural materials for existence. | ||
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+ | '''1'''. Geology terms, history, methods, fields: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology Wikipedia] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_formations Rock Formations]<br> | ||
+ | *Geology Glossaries and Dictionaries: [http://www.glossarist.com/glossaries/science/earth-sciences/geology.asp Several Geology Dictionaries] - [http://college.hmco.com/geology/resources/geologylink/glossary.html Houghton Mifflin] - [http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/glossary_2.html University of California Museum of Paleontology] - [http://wrgis.wr.usgs.gov/parks/misc/glossarya.html U.S. Geological Survey] - [http://www.webref.org/geology/geology.htm WebRef.org] - [http://gemini.oscs.montana.edu/~geol445/hyperglac/glossary.htm University of Montana]<br> | ||
+ | '''2'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology#Economic_geology Resources that can be extracted or mined] - [http://www.idahomining.org/minerals.html Common Minerals and Their Uses] - [http://www.bartleby.com/65/mi/mining.html Mining Methods] - [http://www.minerals.net/index.html Minerals.Net Mineral Resources] - [http://www.webmineral.com/ WebMineral.Com] - [http://www.wisegeek.com/how-is-iron-refined-from-ore.htm Iron Refining] - [http://science.howstuffworks.com/oil-refining.htm Oil Refining] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond Diamonds] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_mining Gold] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal_mining Coal]<br> | ||
+ | '''3'''. [http://www2.nature.nps.gov/geology/usgsnps/gmap/gmap1.html USGS What is a Geologic Map?] - [http://geology.about.com/od/stategeologicmaps/Geologic_Maps_of_the_US_States.htm State Geologic Maps] - [http://www.uwgb.edu/DutchS/StateGeolMaps.HTM State Geologic Maps] - [http://www.uwgb.edu/DutchS/StateGeolMaps/Ky-TnGMap.HTM Tennessee/Kentucky Geologic Map] - [http://geology.com/states/tennessee.shtml Tennessee Maps] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology_of_the_United_States_of_America Geology of North America] US and State Maps - [http://www.wm.edu/geology/virginia/ Geology of Virginia] - [http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/MM/gpm1.html Texas Minerals and Mining]<br> | ||
+ | '''4'''. [http://www.agiweb.org/workforce/brochure.html Careers in Geology]: [http://www.wmich.edu/geology/careers.htm Geology Careers] - [http://www.earthscienceworld.org/careers Geoscience Careers] - [http://jove.geol.niu.edu/deptnews/careers/careers.html Careers in Geology] - [http://www.uwrf.edu/~wc01/GeoJobs.html Careers in Geology]<br> | ||
+ | '''5A1 & 5A4'''.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sediments Sediments] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspension_(chemistry) Suspension]<br> | ||
+ | '''5A2''' Topographical Maps, Map reading <br> | ||
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+ | '''5A3 & 5A5'''. [http://www.uwsp.edu/gEo/faculty/lemke/geog101/lecture_outlines/23_fluvial_landforms.html Stream Diagrams & landform photos] - [[http://www.eoearth.org/article/Fluvial_landforms more photos] - [http://www.earthscienceworld.org/images Earth Science World Image Bank] | ||
+ | '''5B'''. Terminology & Glossary: See #1 above.<br> | ||
+ | '''5B1'''. See [[Energy]] Merit Badge for many more energy references. | ||
+ | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_policy_of_the_United_States#Sources Earth resources used to generate electricity] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_energy_resources_and_consumption Energy Resources] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Energy_in_the_United_States Energy in the United States]<br> | ||
+ | '''5B2 & 5b4'''. [http://energy.er.usgs.gov/gg/research/petroleum_origins.html USGS Origins of Petroleum With Diagrams] - [http://www.sjgs.com/exploration.html Source rock, trap, and reservoir rock diagram]<br> | ||
+ | '''5B3'''[http://www.webref.org/geology/ Geology Terms]<br> | ||
+ | '''5B3'''[http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/DisplayImage.cfm?ID=46 Datapoints and structure map ]<br> | ||
+ | '''5b5'''. [http://www.minerals.net/index.html Minerals.Net Mineral Resources] - [http://www.webmineral.com/ WebMineral.Com]<br> | ||
+ | '''5B5a'''. Presentation resources:<br> | ||
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+ | '''5C'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_(geology) Rock] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_(geology)#Rock_classification The three classes of rocks] <br> | ||
+ | :[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral Mineral Origin & Chemical Composition and identification properties]<br> | ||
+ | '''5D'''. Earth History Option - See [[Archaeology]] <br> | ||
+ | : [http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/fossils/scale.html USGS Time Chart] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geologic_time_scale Chart of geological eras and periods] - [http://www.fossilsforkids.com/Sands_of_time.html another time chart] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fossil Fossil] - [http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/ Fossil Facts] - [http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/fossils/contents.html USGS Fossils] - [http://www.unmuseum.org/fossil.htm How Fossils are Formed] - [http://science.howstuffworks.com/evolution/question609.htm What is a Fossil?]<br> | ||
+ | '''5D5b'''. Structural Geology: [http://http://www.uh.edu/~jbutler/anon/anoncoursestructure.html Structural Geology Resources] - [http://www.homepage.montana.edu/~esci111/MoreStuff/111Struct/ftellisgeol.htm Folds and Faults]<br> | ||
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+ | *[http://rockhoundingar.com/ Rockhounding Arkansas] | ||
+ | *[http://science.hq.nasa.gov/earth-sun/science/index.html Earth Science Enterprise] | ||
+ | *[http://www.gomr.mms.gov/homepg/lagniapp/lagniapp.html Educational Resources] | ||
+ | *[http://library.thinkquest.org/J002744/adlm.html A Wonderful World of Minerals] | ||
+ | *[http://www.usgs.gov/ The US Geological Society] | ||
+ | **[http://education.usgs.gov/ The USGS and Science Education] | ||
+ | **[http://water.usgs.gov/education.html USGS Water Resources Education Resources] | ||
+ | **[http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/docs/ask-a-ge.html USGS: Ask-A-Geologist] | ||
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![]() | This is the Geology merit badge for Boy Scouts. |
![]() | Geology requires prior counselor approval for requirement(s) #4a, 5c. |
Geology merit badge | ||
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Status: | Elective | |
Created: | 1953 | |
Replaced: | Rocks and Minerals | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 058 | |
Requirements revision: | 2006 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2008 |
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“ | Geology is the study of Earth. It includes the study of materials that make up Earth, the processes that change it, and the history of how things happened, including human civilization, which depends on natural materials for existence. | ” |
Geology is one of the elective merit badges for the William T. Hornaday awards for Boy Scouts.
Geology merit badge requirements | ![]() | ||
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- Geology is a popular summer camp merit badge.
Requirement resources
1. Geology terms, history, methods, fields: Wikipedia - Rock Formations
- Geology Glossaries and Dictionaries: Several Geology Dictionaries - Houghton Mifflin - University of California Museum of Paleontology - U.S. Geological Survey - WebRef.org - University of Montana
2. Resources that can be extracted or mined - Common Minerals and Their Uses - Mining Methods - Minerals.Net Mineral Resources - WebMineral.Com - Iron Refining - Oil Refining - Diamonds - Gold - Coal
3. USGS What is a Geologic Map? - State Geologic Maps - State Geologic Maps - Tennessee/Kentucky Geologic Map - Tennessee Maps - Geology of North America US and State Maps - Geology of Virginia - Texas Minerals and Mining
4. Careers in Geology: Geology Careers - Geoscience Careers - Careers in Geology - Careers in Geology
5A1 & 5A4.Sediments - Suspension
5A2 Topographical Maps, Map reading
- REI Videos: Parts of a Compass - Topographic Maps - Map to Compass - Compass to Map - Triangulation - Declination
- REI:Navigation Basics
- Topographical Maps Free US Geological Survey - Topozone.com - Google Satellite, Street, and Terrain Maps
5A3 & 5A5. Stream Diagrams & landform photos - [more photos - Earth Science World Image Bank
5B. Terminology & Glossary: See #1 above.
5B1. See Energy Merit Badge for many more energy references.
5B2 & 5b4. USGS Origins of Petroleum With Diagrams - Source rock, trap, and reservoir rock diagram
5B3Geology Terms
5B3Datapoints and structure map
5b5. Minerals.Net Mineral Resources - WebMineral.Com
5B5a. Presentation resources:
- Cub Scout: Communicating Belt Loop & Pin - Webelos: Communicator - Merit Badges: Public Speaking - Communication
- Speeches & Presentations: How to Choose a topic - How to Write a Speech - How to Give a Speech - Ideas from eHow
- Lesson Videos: ExpertVillage: Giving a Speech - Public Speaking Tips - Public Speaking - Eye Contact - Hand Gestures - Props
5C. Rock - The three classes of rocks
5D. Earth History Option - See Archaeology
- USGS Time Chart - Chart of geological eras and periods - another time chart - Fossil - Fossil Facts - USGS Fossils - How Fossils are Formed - What is a Fossil?
5D5b. Structural Geology: Structural Geology Resources - Folds and Faults
Related awards
Science-related awards
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Ecology-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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External links
- http://www.laurelcaverns.com
- Rockhounding Arkansas
- Earth Science Enterprise
- Educational Resources
- A Wonderful World of Minerals
- The US Geological Society