Caltech Tectonics Observatory Outreach February 9 2011 Nina Lin, Graduate Student.

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Caltech Tectonics Observatory Outreach February Nina Lin, Graduate Student

Now, back to our topic today… Why do we care about Rocks and Minerals ?

San FranciscoLos Angeles

San FranciscoLos Angeles Where do you find Igneous Rocks ? Sierra Nevada Mojave Desert San Gabriel Mountain

San FranciscoLos Angeles Where do you find Metamorphic Rocks ? Coastal Range

San FranciscoLos Angeles Where do you find Sedimentary Rocks ? Great Basin LA Basin

Create your own Rock Collections! Special thanks to BLC Lincoln Tile & Stone for the donation of granite samples!

Geologist’s Name: ____________________________ Igneous Rock Metamorphic Rock Sedimentary Rock

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