| Location | Main Location |
| Location Code | 433 |
Part 1 introduces or reviews the features and interpretation of a topographic map.
In Part 2, students use geochemistry to help locate mineral deposits. They choose 10 of 24 possible simulated soil samples (pictured above) to test for the “concentration of molybdenum.” They use their results to try to determine the location of the molybdenum ore deposit. They then consider the trade-offs associated with undertaking the mining of the deposit. Ideally students will have some experience with topographic maps, but this is not mandatory. Students should be comfortable with the concepts of elevation and understanding how to interpret map scales and symbols.