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Rocks are divided into three different categories.
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There are three categories of rocks: igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary.
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There are three categories of rocks: igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary.
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Sandstone is a rock commonly found in Alberta.
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Sandstone is one of many rock types you can find in Alberta.
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Sandstone is one of many rock types you can find in Alberta.
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Alberta was once covered by glacial ice.
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The Big Rock near Okotoks, Alberta, is evidence of this.
The Big Rock is a glacial erratic, which means it is a glacially deposited rock that is different from the type of rock native to the area in which it rests.
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The Big Rock near Okotoks, Alberta, is evidence of this.
The Big Rock is a glacial erratic, which means it is a glacially deposited rock that is different from the type of rock native to the area in which it rests.
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There is no metal that can be cut with a knife.
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Lithium is soft enough that it can be cut with a regular knife!
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Lithium is soft enough that it can be cut with a regular knife!
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Alberta is the largest producer of salt in Canada.
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Alberta is the second-largest producer of salt in Canada.
Saskatchewan is the largest salt producer in Canada.
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Alberta is the second-largest producer of salt in Canada.
Saskatchewan is the largest salt producer in Canada.
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Cephalopod fossils are not found in Alberta.
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You can find cephalopod fossils in Alberta.
Check out Alberta Fossils to see examples of cephalopods and other fossils found right here in Alberta
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You can find cephalopod fossils in Alberta.
Check out Alberta Fossils to see examples of cephalopods and other fossils found right here in Alberta
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What is a geoscientist?
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A geoscientist is a scientist who knows about and studies the different parts of the Earth.
The geo in geoscientist means “related to the Earth,” so geoscience is the study of Earth, but a geoscientist is a scientist who knows about and studies the different parts of the Earth. There are different types of geoscientists, like geologists, geophysicists, and geochemists, and they all study different parts of the Earth, such as rock formations, how the inside of the Earth works and looks, and how chemical elements move through soil and water.
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A geoscientist is a scientist who knows about and studies the different parts of the Earth.
The geo in geoscientist means “related to the Earth,” so geoscience is the study of Earth, but a geoscientist is a scientist who knows about and studies the different parts of the Earth. There are different types of geoscientists, like geologists, geophysicists, and geochemists, and they all study different parts of the Earth, such as rock formations, how the inside of the Earth works and looks, and how chemical elements move through soil and water.
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A geoscientist is a scientist who knows about and studies the different parts of the Earth.
The geo in geoscientist means “related to the Earth,” so geoscience is the study of Earth, but a geoscientist is a scientist who knows about and studies the different parts of the Earth. There are different types of geoscientists, like geologists, geophysicists, and geochemists, and they all study different parts of the Earth, such as rock formations, how the inside of the Earth works and looks, and how chemical elements move through soil and water.
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If you enjoy both the outdoors and working with computers and technology, a career in geoscience could be for you.
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You could be working outside in various sites one day, like in the mountains, in cities, or even on a boat out on the water—and the next day you could be on a computer analyzing data and creating code.
So, if you like variety, being outdoors, and working with computers, then a career in geoscience could be for you!
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You could be working outside in various sites one day, like in the mountains, in cities, or even on a boat out on the water—and the next day you could be on a computer analyzing data and creating code.
So, if you like variety, being outdoors, and working with computers, then a career in geoscience could be for you!
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The APEGA Rock & Fossil Clinic happens once a year.
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The APEGA Rock & Fossil Clinic occurs once a year in the fall. It has been held for more than 30 years!
It is our main geoscience-focused event, and we’re happy to have you all joining us for our 31st year!
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The APEGA Rock & Fossil Clinic occurs once a year in the fall. It has been held for more than 30 years!
It is our main geoscience-focused event, and we’re happy to have you all joining us for our 31st year!
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Matching game
Match the landform or place with the closest Alberta town.
The Hoodoos are closest to:
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Red Rock Coulee is closest to:
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Dinosaur Provincial Park is closest to:
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Big Rock is closest to:
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