Lab 4 (Grand Canyon): Lab assignment and information

General:

Please read everything carefully. Please read the directions carefully, including the directions on the map page about how and where to meet. Please look at the maps ahead of time. I took the time to write everything down -- you should take the time to read carefully. That is part of the assignment!

Assignment:

Before the trip (read the assignment, look at the map)
Here is the lab assignment (due by Wednesday, October 15, 2008, by 4:30 pm)

Logistical information:

Itinerary
What to bring -- Remember to bring some warm clothes on this trip. The forecast is for temperatures in the low sixties, and possibly rain. Also, this is a full day trip. Make sure you bring enough food and drink (though we will have a couple of stops to refill/refuel).

Miscellaneous information:

Where are we going? First we'll stop by Red Mountain.

Then we'll go to Grand Canyon National Park

What will we see there? Check out these various views of this amazing place:

  • Aeriel satellite image. Also click on "Terrain."
  • Closer view. Click on "Satellite" too.
  • Even closer view. Click on "Satellite" too.


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