Serc: Investigating Karst Topography and Connection to Se Minnesota Sinkholes

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In this field investigation, students will be able to observe, record, compare/contrast a variety of sinkholes located in the southeastern Minnesota area, including a significant one at the Harmony Karst Interpretive Site. The students will then be transported to Forestville/Mystery Caves State Park in Spring Valley, MN where they will observe and record the fossils, rocks and rock layers that make up the cave structure.

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Concepts

limestone, sinkholes

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dolomite, driftless area, investigating karst topography and its connection to se minnesota sinkholes, karst topography, sinkhole

Classroom Considerations

Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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