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Year 11 Earth & Environmental Science excursion

29 Nov 2022

Students bushwalking

On Wednesday 22 November students from Year 11 Earth and Environmental Science attended a field trip across Newcastle. 

First part of the field trip was to examine the geology, soils and impacts of landscape on hydrology and the formation of soils. Students conducted soil tests and observations of flora and fauna, examining the impact of soil forming processes such as parent material, slope and aspect. 

 

Students at coastline

Second part was observing and taking notes on the geology of the Newcastle coastline.  Sites included Nobbys Headland, Strzelecki Lookout and Merewether Headland and rock platform.  Here, students examined the rock formations and the sequences of rock, the geologic history of each formation including the breakup of Australia and Zealandia which led to the formation of Australia's east coast. 

The weather was superb and the students had a wonderful time!!

Students at Nobby's Headland
Students at beach
Students at beach

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