The Creation of Sedimentary Rock

Students will investigate how rocks are cycled through the processes of weathering, erosion, transport, and deposition.

Students will conduct investigations to determine how erosion and deposition of rock develop into landforms.

  You are to investigate the following web sites for additional information that will help you understand aquifers and how they can be used as primary water sources and the problems associated with removing water from them.  Use this information to decide whether you should advise the city to use the aquifer or not.

Site #1- www.amrivers.org/rivers/sanmarcosriver.html

Site #2- www.eardc.swt.edu/EA-Introduction.html

Site #3- www.findarticles.com/m3741/12_48/68864542/p1/article.jhtml

After you have explored the web sites, and gathered information, complete the following writing prompt.

Prompt:  You are a local engineer.  The town has decided to dig into an aquifer.  Decide whether this is a good idea or not and write a letter to persuade the townspeople of your position.

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