Vermont has a fascinating geologic history! Examine local metamorphic rocks for clues to how they were formed, and learn how the mountains and valleys surrounding Bennington were created by glaciers, plate tectonics, and a whole lot of time.
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NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
- The planet’s systems interact over scales that range from microscopic to global in size, and they operate over fractions of a second to billions of years. These interactions have shaped Earth’s history and will determine its future. (MS-ESS2-2)