Unit 1: Geology and Geomorphology

Nancy Rogers debout sur un affleurement rocheux où elle prospecte des minéraux. Encadré : Roche de labradorite coupée pour exposer les motifs de couleur.

Nancy Rogers

Career Profiles

Genuine Prospector and Craftsperson

I travel to remote areas looking for signs of minerals and crystals.
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Rolls of aluminum

Chemistry in the Aluminum Industry

Backgrounders

Learn about the role of chemistry in the aluminum industry.

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portrait de Sarah Lockwood

Sarah Lockwood (she/her)

Career Profiles

Mine Geologist

I study the geology of an area to figure out where diamonds are located.
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Marg Rutka

Marg Rutka

Career Profiles

Geoscience Editor

I edit geoscience maps, reports and digital data to ensure clarity in writing, consistency and accuracy prior to publication
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Anuj Sharma with sculpted dragon head in background

Anuj Sharma (he/him)

Career Profiles

Science Demonstrator

I explain Earth Science phenomena and projects to visitors at Science North.
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Chrystine Patoine in underground mine

Chrystine Patoine (She/Her)

Career Profiles

Blasting and Drilling Engineer

I calculate the best places to put explosives so we can reach underground ore deposits.
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Ice on the Arctic Ocean

All About The Arctic: Resources

Backgrounders

Discover a set of resources designed to give you background information on all things Arctic!

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Daedulus crater on the Moon

Impact Craters

Backgrounders

Learn about how craters are formed and about some of Canada's impact craters.

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Himalayan mountains

Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics

Backgrounders

Learn about the Theories of Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics and discover what happens when plates collide!

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Balanced stones on a pebble beach

What are rocks?

Backgrounders

Learn about the types of rocks, the rock cycle, and weathering and erosion.

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Geologists with seismograph

How can you build your own seismograph?

Hands-on Activities

Build your own seismograph using common household materials.

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Artist image of Theia crashing into Earth

Origin of Earth’s Moon

Backgrounders

Learn how Earth’s moon came to be and what we have learned from Moon rocks.

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Geological surveying equipment

Deciding Where to Dig: Geology and Mining

Backgrounders

Learn about how mining companies find good locations for mining.

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Nancy Duquet-Harvey

Nancy Duquet-Harvey

Career Profiles

Environmental Superintendent

I make sure that we don't harm the environment with our mining activities.
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Portrait de Graham Ballachey

Graham Ballachey

Career Profiles

Vice President, Engineering

I manage and oversee all the engineering work for a lithium mine development company.
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