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  • Abstract for submission to 11th IEA GHG International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies. Conference paper to follow pending selection for oral or poster presentation. Abstract covers the GA-ACCA21 China Australia Geological Storage of CO2 (CAGS) Project run through PMD/ED 2009-2012.

  • The Gold Rush Technology slide set is a joint education project with the Sovereign Hill Ballarat Education Service and comprises - 14 page booklet with background information and descriptions of each image. Includes equipment used by Gold Rush miners, from simple alluvial panning to underground mining. Also includes modern gold exploration methods using geology and geophysics. - 15 slides - student question/s for each slide Suitable for primary levels Years 5-6 and secondary levels Years 7-8

  • This black and white 64 page education resource examines the dynamic nature of Earth's climate (past and present) and its many influencing factors. Includes student activities. Suitable for secondary Years 7-12.

  • Animation demonstrating how fraccing is used in Coal Seam Gas (CSG) extraction.

  • One page article discussing aspects of Australian stratigraphy; this article discusses new unit definitions, ne regional publications and changes to the membership of the Australian Stratigraphy Commission.

  • This report describes the ornamental stones used in the ground floor foyer of the Geoscience Australia building. There are three ornamental stones used. The flooring tiles are basalt. The 'fault' line through this is a polished norite and the blade walls are covered by a Persian red Travertine. Investigations have established that the basalt and norite are from Australian quarries and the travertine is from an unknown source overseas possibly Italy.

  • The Map Reading Guide is an ideal resource for a wide range of map users and is an excellent and simplistic introduction to topographic maps which are suitable for anyone with an interest in maps. It contains: - an explanation of what is a topographic map - steps on how to read topographic maps, including explanations of map scale and how to use a map scale to calculate distance - the differences between grid north, true north and magnetic north - an explanation of symbols used on topographic map symbols - how hills and mountains are shown on maps using relief shading, hypsometric tinting, and contours - what a datum is and why there are different datum - explanations of the difference between geographic and grid coordinates - how to quote grid references from topographic maps - how to plan a successful trip using topographic maps - using Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and magnetic compasses with topographic maps - using a topographic map to find your current position and to set a course. This product is the guide/map roamer card combination.

  • The comprehensive Landslides Kit contains the following education products; - Landslides student activities booklet of 11 reproducible activities and suggested answers (catalogue item 23853) - Australian Landslide slide set - (item 25330) - Landslide A4 paper 3D model - class set of 30 (item 33165) - Slump A4 paper 3D model - class set of 30 (item 33186) Suitable for primary Years 5-6 and Secondary Years 7-10.

  • Class set of 30 A4 elevation images of Australia. The teachers' guide provides information about the creation of this special image and gives suggestions for classroom activities.