Scientist Profile: Rock Scientist

PBS Learning Media
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Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
geology female scientists volcanic rock igneous petrologist volcano rocks lava igneous basalt mantle earth science earth's layers
Subjects
Science
Grade Levels
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
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Scientist Profile: Rock Scientist

This DragonflyTV segment introduces igneous petrologist (volcano scientist) Dr. Karin Block, who studies the history of the rocks beneath New York. She explains how gathering information from New York's basalt deposits helps scientists to better understand the earth's mantle. Also available in Spanish.
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PBS Learning Media

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