Exploring for Copper Deposits

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Title:

Exploring for Copper Deposits

Url:

https://sites.google.com/a/beloit.edu/k-12_education/home/k-12

Creator:

Farr, M. R.

Publisher:

Beloit College

Description: In this activity, students assume the role of a geologist prospecting for copper deposits. From the background material, they will learn what ore deposits are and some important factors in their origin; and learn about a type of ore deposit known as a porphyry copper deposit. They will plot data from a table onto maps and use a geologic map, a soil geochemistry map, and a sediment geochemistry map to help locate the porphyry copper deposit. As a result of this activity, the students will be able to calculate an ore grade and determine whether or not an ore deposit is economically profitable based on its grade, size, and production costs. Worksheets and data tables are included.

LC Classification:

Science -- Geology -- Mineralogy -- Special groups of minerals -- Ore minerals (General) -- Special ore minerals, A-Z -- Copper ores
Science -- Geology -- Mineralogy -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Geology -- Study and teaching. Research
Technology -- Mining engineering. Metallurgy -- Mining engineering. Metallurgy -- Ore deposits and mining of particular metals -- Copper ore deposits and mining -- Individual ores, A-Z

GEM Subject:

Science
Science -- Earth science
Science -- Geology
Science -- Physical sciences

Resource Type:

Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual
Instructional Material -- Experiment/Lab Activity

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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