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Practical Geology

Practical Geology

2022Ended1 Season24 EpisodesTMDB

Taught by Professor James F. P. Cotter of the University of Minnesota, Morris, the fundamentals of field geology. You learn the basics of rocks, minerals, and landforms, and how to apply this knowledge to read an outcrop, find and prepare fossils, assess soil and groundwater, prospect for gems and ore, and much more.

Season 1 · Episode 7

Desert Fans, Washes, Salt Lakes, and Dunes

Jul 22, 2022·32m

Steppes and deserts make up almost a third of Earth’s land surface and are an ideal place to practice geology due to the distinctive landforms, often unobstructed by vegetation. Explore alluvial fans, washes, playa lakes, dunes, and other features typical of arid regions. Also ask why steppes and deserts are so dry. What combination of surface, ocean, and atmospheric conditions produce them?

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When did Practical Geology Season 1 Episode 7 air?

Practical Geology Season 1 Episode 7 aired on July 22, 2022.

How long is Practical Geology Season 1 Episode 7?

This episode runs for approximately 32 minutes.

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