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Explore Cross Sections
Entry ID: GSA-X_Sectiont

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Summary
This CD-ROM contains a selection of diagrams showing basic rock relationships,
and a series of cross-section activities where students need to work out the
geological history of the area in the cross section. The CD also contains
color photographs of some spectacular examples of folding, tilting, and
faulting.

This resource has been developed by geoscience faculty. (Grades 8-12). "

http://www.geosociety.org/educate/CDs.htm

Service Citation
Originators: Gary Lewis
Title: Explore Cross Sections
Release_Date: 2003
Provider: Geological Society of America
URL: http://www.geosociety.org/educate/CDs.htm

Service Keywords
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >BACKGROUND INFORMATION Parameter Definition
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES Parameter Definition
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS >STAND ALONE Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >LITHOSPHERIC PLATE MOTION Parameter Definition
SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >FAULTS Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION

Ancillary Keywords
CD-ROM
Plate Tectonics

Service Provider
GSA/ED > Education Department, Geological Society of America Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://www.geosociety.org/educate/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: GSA CUSTOMER SERVICE
Phone: (303) 447-2020
Phone: 1-888-443-4472
Fax: (303) 357-1070
Email: gsaservice at geosociety.org
Contact Address:
The Geological Society of America
P.O. Box 9140
City: Boulder
Province or State: CO
Postal Code: 80301-9140
Country: USA

Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: CD-Rom
Fees: $14.95 US Dollars

Personnel
TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA

Related URL
Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION
Description: Education & Teacher Resources

Link: GET SERVICE > GET SOFTWARE PACKAGE
Description: Users can purchase the CD through the GSA Bookstore.

Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2003-11-13
SERF Last Revision Date: 2003-11-14

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