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Document · part of 4(D)(6). One of four ways to see fossils in the world

4(D)(6)(d). A display on your state fossil

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.

Image, age and classification. If your state has no state fossil, a neighbouring state's will do. The only branch here needing no travel.

Note. The state fossil display is the only branch of 4(D)(6) that needs no travel, and the requirement itself supplies the fallback if your state has no state fossil.

Where this step comes from

  1. Geology Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-15), Requirement 4(D)(6)(d) · States the fallback. A neighbouring state's fossil if your own state has none.

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