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2 Dr. Jeff Amato Geological Sciences Survey of Geology

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4 How do mountains form? Matterhorn

5 Why are there earthquakes?

6 What causes eruptions?

7 What creates tsunamis?

8 How can solid rock flow like taffy? Swiss Alps

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10 How do gemstones form?

11 Is our water safe to drink?

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13 Are energy resources disappearing?

14 Applications of Geology: Hazards Hatch, NM. August 15, 2006 Ruidoso, 7/27/08 Haiti, January 2010

15 Is the Earth really getting hotter? 1941

16 Is the Earth really getting hotter? 2004

17 How do geologists answer these questions?

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24 Lab Sign up for a section First lab is This Week Make-up labs are Fridays at 4 pm You must pass the lab to pass the class

25 Syllabus The answers to most of your questions Quizzes

26 The website has powerpoint slides and additional information about the class (not using “Blackboard”)

27 Keys to Success Read the book before lecture Do well on the first test Don’t miss any labs Ask questions in class Pay attention to what is stressed in lecture

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30 On Card: NAME Year College Major Favorite movie


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