Geology Merit Badge
Learn geology basics, identify rock formations, study mining processes, analyze geologic maps, and understand Earth's history to earn this merit badge
What you'll do
- What Geology Explains Discuss how geologists learn about rock formations.
- Resources From the Ground Pick three resources that can be extracted or mined from Earth for commercial use.
- Geologic Maps Review a geologic map of your area or an area approved by your counselor, and discuss the different rock types and …
- Pick Your Option Conduct an experiment approved by your counselor that demonstrates how sediments settle from suspension in water.
At a glance
- Requirements
- 6
- Category
- Natural Science
- Eagle Required
- No
- Updated
- March 12, 2026