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Task · part of 4(C)(5). A mine, a discussion, or a civil engineer

4(C)(5)(b). Discuss two rocks and two minerals

Optional May not apply

This may not apply to you. You have not answered "Requirement 4: which ONE of the four options?" yet. Answer it and this step will either settle or drop off.

Chosen with your counselor: how each is mined and how each is used by society. No visit and no approvals.

Note. The middle branch is the only one of the three that needs no visit and no approvals. If arranging a site visit is difficult, this satisfies the requirement in a conversation.

Where this step comes from

  1. Geology Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-15), Requirement 4(C)(5)(b)

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