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Document · part of 4(B). Option B, Energy Resources

4(B)(4). Build a subsurface structure map

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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.

From at least 20 data points provided by your counselor, then use it to explain how such maps find oil, gas or coal. You cannot start this until the data points arrive.

Note. You cannot begin this until your counselor hands over the data points. Ask for them at the session where you choose Option B, not when you reach this step.

Where this step comes from

  1. Geology Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-15), Requirement 4(B)(4) · States the minimum of 20 data points and that the counselor provides them.

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