Clinometer

Follow the directions provided by the Royal Geographical Society. See "Make your own clinometer."

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Instructions for building this tool at http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Schools/Fieldwork+and+local+learning/Local+learning/Fieldwork+in+the+local+area/Make+your+own+fieldwork+equipment.htm. The anticipated cost of materials to build this tool is Less than $20. It may take A few hours.

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About this tool
Description

Use the clinometer to calculate gradients or angles of slope.

Used by these projects The GLOBE Program, North American Baldcypress Swamp Network, GLOBE: El Nino
Ideal Age Group Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
Size & weight Flat: This tool would fit in an envelope.
Less than 13oz (a full soda can weighs a little less than 13oz)
Expected lifetime Should last a few weeks
Topics Geology & Earth Science, Geography
Tool updated Dec. 27, 2017, 1:56 p.m.