The Geologic Story of North Dakota

North Dakota is predominantly a land of prairies and plains, but glaciers passing over much of the state left behind thousands of lakes, ponds, and potholes. Explore ancient Lake Agassiz which once covered much of North Dakota. Investigate its rivers, its geologic history and its many glacial features. This video also examines North Dakota's mineral resources including oil and gas, coal, lignite and other mineral deposits. A MUST for every earth science, geology and geography classes.

18 mins. | IVGSND94D $32.95 DVD

18 mins. | IVGSND94V $29.95 VHS

The Geologic Story of the Great Plains

Based on the U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin "The Geologic Story of the Great Plains" this program is a non technical description of the origin and evolution of the landscapes of the Great Plains. This comprehensive video program has four parts:

Part One: What is the Great Plains?

Part Two: The Great Plains, its parts.

Part Three: The early history of the Great Plains, including warping, stream deposition and sculpturing of the land.

Part Four: Landforms of today, surface features of the Great Plains including:

• The Black Hills

• The Central Texas Uplift

• Ration Section

• The High Plains

• The Missouri Plateau

• The Colorado Piedmont

• The Pecos Valley

• The Edwards Plateau

• The Plains Border Section

Photographed on location in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico and North and South Dakota! This is a must for every school and library in the Great Plains!

60 mins. | IVPPP98D $32.95 DVD

60 mins. | IVPPP98V $29.95 VHS