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Science 104 - Earth Science Traditional Geocache

This cache has been archived.

GemJay: I attempted to repalce this cache recently, and drew unwanted muggle suspicion, therefore I have decided to archive this cache.

The series lives on, as this cache will be succeded by the upcoming:
Science 111 - TBA.

Thanks to all the finders of Science 104 - Earth Science.

GemJay.

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Hidden : 5/4/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The fourth cache in a series dedicated to the study of science and scientific discovery.

Earth Science is an all-embracing term for the sciences related to the planet Earth, including geology and meteorology.

The nearby Mt. Coot-Tha quarry is an ideal location to view layers of earth and rock.

To solve the final location of the cache:

- A Scientific Conclusion : (visit link) : GC2QFAV -

you must find each of the caches in this series, in any order.

Each cache location is aimed at acknowledging the area of science that is reflected by the cache name.

Science 101 - Astronomy: (visit link) : GC22VPZ.
Science 102 - Biology: (visit link) : GC2QFAY (ARCHIVED | REPLACED BY SCIENCE 107).
Science 103 - Chemistry: (visit link) : GC2QFAQ.
Science 104 - Earth Science: (You Are Here) : GC2QFAN.
Science 105 - Mathematics & Physics: (visit link) : GC2QFAE (ARCHIVED | REPLACED BY SCIENCE 108).
Science 106 - Oceanography: (visit link) : GC2QFB0 (ARCHIVED | REPLACED BY SCIENCE 109).
Science 107 - Meteorology: (visit link) : GC3AQV3 (ARCHIVED | REPLACED BY SCIENCE 110).
Science 108 - Spectrology: (visit link) : GC5HHDJ.
Science 109 - TBA: (visit link) : GCJ0CT.
Science 110 - TBA.
Science 111 - TBA.

Please ensure stealth when retrieving and replacing the cache.
Please ensure the cache and protective bags are securely fastened and closed before replacing this cache.

The cache is a small, 200ml, sistema clip container.
Log book and pen are present.

At each location you must note down the clue (a number and/or a series of letters), in order to calculate the corresponding digit.

The following substitution cipher will be required : U=1, C=2, A=3, G=4.

Earth Science letters = Letter #1 * Letter #2 / Letter #3 = Integer for Science 104.

Congratulations to ynoth for the FTF.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Pyhr : TM ybpngvba = Jvguva Ebbgf. Oruvaq Ebpx. Pyhr : Frevrf bs yrggref = "Ohvyqvat Oybpxf."

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)