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 GEOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EARTH
Lesson 5-Task

Microsoft Word Document Task/ Quiz 5 Download this to have this assignment in a Microsoft Word Document that you can edit.


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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