CHICAGO ROCKS! Geology in the City
ESCI 109
Spring 2010
We have a field trip today.
Do not come to the classroom! Instead, we will meet at the Bohemian
National Cemetery. See details on the Announcements page.
Daily Objectives #25 (April 13, 2010)
J. Hemzacek and L. Sanders
By the end of today's class, you should be able to do the following:
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Describe geologic features of the Bohemian National Cemetery.
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Describe the characteristics of the three main types of rocks
that allow you to recognize them.
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Describe the processes of chemical and physical (mechanical)
weathering, and tell how you can recognize their effects on Earth materials.
Department of Earth Science | Northeastern Illinois University
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