EARTHSC 1105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Relative Dating, San Rafael Swell, Hydrosphere
10 Sep 2017
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Our national parks: national treasures, national heritage, geological wonders. U. s. national parks: the national park system comprises 409 areas covering over 84 million acres in. The mission of the national park service: the national park service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The national park service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resources conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world. Objectives and policies of the national park system. Historic areas examples from ancient indian cultures, as well as buildings, sites, and objects important in american history. Recreational areas (that) provide healthful outdoor recreational opportunities for a population that is increasingly urban. Among the detailed criteria for natural areas are included: Outstanding formations and features that illustrate geologic processes. Significant fossil evidence of the development of life on earth.
