High School Teacher's Guide to Craters of the Moon

Activity 2B Work Sheet
Report on Human Impacts Observed
at Craters of the Moon


1. In how many locations did you observe damage?




2. What did it look like and what caused it?




3. Is the damage reparable?




4. Did you see evidence of impact even where human use has been restricted (the Spatter Cones area or North Crater Flow)?




5. How do you think that degradation to the geologic features at Craters of the Moon can be prevented or lessened?




6. Do you think the National Park Service should close access to certain areas in order to protect especially fragile features like the Spatter Cones or certain caves, even though the monument also exists for the enjoyment of the people?





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Last Updated: 08-May-1999