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Finding Impact Craters with Landsat DLESE Reviewed Collection
http://landsat.gsfc.nasa.gov/education/crater/
From NASA Reviewed Collection
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Earth and all the other planets and moons of our Solar System have been continuously pelted by asteroids and comets ever since their formation. On Earth, wind and water have eroded away most of the evidence; various other geologic processes have concealed it; oceans and vegetation now cover much of the rest. This activity will help your students understand how NASA scientists are discovering evidence of impact craters through satellite images and technology, which enables us to see landforms that we can't see with our eyes alone.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Computer activity
    • Lesson plan
  • Visual:
    • Illustration - scientific
    • Imagery - remotely sensed
  • Physical object
Subject:
  • Geographical Sciences:
    • Physical geography
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geologic time
    • Geology
    • Paleontology
  • Technology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
Cost information is not known
This product is free and clear for general use.
DLESE Catalog ID: NASA-ESERevProd380
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact: NASA GSFC