Slide 1 Introducing Geology Slide 2 What is Geology? Geology - the scientific study of Earth. –Physical Geology is the study of: Earth Materials –Minerals –Rocks Slide…

Slide 1 Praxis Review for Earth Science By Frank H. Osborne, Ph. D. Kean University Union, New Jersey [email protected] 908-737-4002 Compiled and expanded by Suzanne Leone,…

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Slide 1 Slide 2 INTRODUCTION l Definition--Nature of Geology science that examines the Earth, its form, composition and changes that it has undergone is undergoing and will…

Earth Materials Minerals • A mineral is a naturally occurring substance with characteristic physical and chemical properties. • Nearly all rocks are composed of minerals.…