Fact-Finding Team
Geology of Antarctica

The mission of your group is to

Find the answers to the questions listed below. You may use books, periodical resources, the Internet or the Antarctica: 90 Degrees South video titled Antarctica Under Construction about the geology of the continent.
Make a presentation of your findings to the class. You may use whatever media you choose for your presentation. Think about how YOU learn best.
Make a handout of the important findings of your group to distribute to the rest of the class. Be sure to cite your sources.

Questions — Geology

How long ago was the bedrock that underlies the Antarctic continent formed?
During which geologic eras were each of the rock types in Antarctica formed?
What are the rock types (series) typically found in Antarctica?
Is there any evidence of diastrophism (folding) in these rock layers?If so, what and when did it happen?
Is there any history of volcanic activity in the past or the present?If so, where and when?
What are the areas of volcanic activity today?
Are there any natural resources found on the Antarctic continent, protected by treaty today, that might cause conflict in the future when these materials become more and more scarce? What are they? Is the quantity a significant amount and how would they be removed?
Why are there meteorites from Mars in the Antarctic?
Where is Antarctica's secret Lake Vida?

Resources

Antarctica Geology
http://www.globalclassroom.org/antarct5.html

Antarctica Past and Present
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/1997/antpanel/4past.htm

Antarctica Lake's secret water
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2581485.stm

Mt. Erebus Volcanic Observatory
http://www.ees.nmt.edu/Geop/mevo/mevo.html

Crater
http://www.ees.nmt.edu/Geop/mevo/mevomm/liveie.html

Fact-Finding Team Geology of Antarctica

The mission of your group is to

Questions — Geology

Resources

Fact-Finding Team
Geology of Antarctica