This short activity uses GIS to examine patterns of where rock types form and the relationship they have toward each other. This site includes all materials needed for an instructor to carry out the activity, including answers to the thought questions.
Subject: Geoscience, Geology Resource Type: Activities:Lab Activity, Classroom Activity Special Interest: GIS, Computer-Based, Online Course or Activity Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory, High School (9-12) Earth System Topics: Solid Earth Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Environments:Intro Geoscience, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:Online Teaching, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:GIS/Remote Sensing, Teach the Earth:Teaching Environments:K12