GEOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
OF THE EARTH
Lesson 5-Task
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1) Read the article and answer the questions.
GEOCHEMICAL EXPLORATION
Read the article on Geochemical Exploration in Australia.
http://www.mineralswa.asn.au/~cmeminex/page2.html#geochem
a) Explain what geochemistry is and how
it can enhance the way we analyze and locate mineral deposits.
b) List three different geochemical surveys
and how they are conducted.
2) Read the article and answer the questions
http://www.eti-geochemistry.com/explor/geochem.html
a) List 5 ways geochemical exploration
samples are used.
b) List the light hydrocarbons that can
be detected and measured.
3) Surface Geochemical Exploration-Read
and complete
a).http://www.gmtgeochem.com/pdf/ch18.pdf
a) Some limitations of geochemical exploration
are related to itself and some are related to the methods used.
Explain some of the limitations and uncertainties that Dr. Deitmar
Schumacher, a certified petroleum geologist,relates in his online
book.
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