Iowa's Geology
Learn about Iowa's geologic past and present by taking this interactive quiz.  Be sure to watch the videos!
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What is your name (first and last)? *
Which of these landforms would you find in Iowa today? (Choose all that apply) *
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Watch this video about Iowa's geological history.
Until 15,000 years ago, Iowa was covered in what? *
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Which created the thick layer of rich top soil that makes Iowa a great place to farm today? *
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How much of Iowa's native prairies and wetlands exist today? *
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Watch this video about Iowa's Loess Hills
Which factor was MOST responsible for the formation of the Loess Hills in western Iowa? *
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Watch this video about the Devonian Fossil Gorge located in Coralville, Iowa.
Which factor was MOST responsible for the uncovering of these fossils from the Devonian period? *
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During the Devonian period, Iowa was covered in... *
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Read this excerpt from Iowa Pathways (http://www.iowapbs.org/iowapathways/mypath/iowas-geology)
At which location could you explore caves, at places like Maquoketa Caves State Park? *
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At which location on the map above could you go boating or swimming, at places like Spirit Lake or West Okoboji Lake? *
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At which location on the map above could you discover Iowa's state rock, the geode, at places like Geode State Park? *
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Keokuk Red Rind Geode (From https://www.fossilera.com/minerals/1-75-keokuk-red-rind-geode-iowa--2)
Watch this video of geode cracking!
As you watch this video, notice all of the different landscapes there are across Iowa.
Describe something NEW you learned about Iowa's geology through this investigation. *
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