ECO GEO SCIENCE TIPS

Beginning 3/6/12

Describe these 3 ways that ores are formed: (p.195-196)

◦ Cooling Magma:

◦ Contact Metamorphism:

◦ Moving water (2 ways):

Science Tip #1 3/7 (or 8)/12

What is aggregate?

Name 6 ores that are mined in Michigan.

What is mined in Wayne County?

Name 4 counties that peat is mined.

#2 3/9/12

1. Define ore2. List 2 of each of these types of ores:

Metallic/non-metallic/fuel3. Describe: contact metamorphism and

placer deposits.4. List in order and briefly describe the steps

involved in Michigan iron ore mining.5. Describe how/when Michigan’s most

common ores were formed. (aggregate and halite)

3/13/12 ~ (19 minute class)Tonite’s homework—copy and

answer these questions: