By looking on the diabase dikes, fractures, rock textures, and composition of the granite bedrock, students in this field investigation will be looking for evidence of volcanism. This particular investigation was written for students to explore Quarry Park in Minnesota but lab could tailored to other locations that have similar characteristics.

Concepts

bedrock, volcanoes

Show More Show Less

Additional Tags

diabase dikes, fractures, lab experiment, rock textures, volcano

Show More Show Less

Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)