Laboratory 1 : Geologic Techniques: ESS 101 B Au 23: Introduction To Geology And Societal Impacts 12/10/23, 12:00 PM
Laboratory 1 : Geologic Techniques
Due Oct 8 at 11:59pm Points 11 Questions 25
Available Sep 29 at 9am - Oct 8 at 11:59pm Time Limit None
Allowed Attempts 2
Instructions
Use the quiz questions below to complete the answer sheet for the Laboratory 1 (Geologic
Techniques: Maps and Remote Imagery) exercise. This lab is worth a total of 11 points.
NOTE ABOUT IMAGES : You can find all of the figures embedded in this quiz in Files --> Lab
Instructions --> Lab 1: Geologic Techniques --> Figures in Lab Quiz
The Pre-Lab Videos for lab 1 can be linked here: Lab 1 Background Information Video
(https://canvas.uw.edu/media_objects_iframe/m-2f34obZ953HpqpjJgoXYK3VVN4wJMbwx?type=video?
type=video)
Lab1_Geotechniques Information Video
(https://uw.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=f1c57347-5114-4e84-95c2-ab940132967e)
You have two attempts for this quiz.
This quiz was locked Oct 8 at 11:59pm.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
KEPT Attempt 2 25 minutes 11 out of 11
LATEST Attempt 2 25 minutes 11 out of 11
Attempt 1 10 minutes 8.4 out of 11 *
* Some questions not yet graded
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Score for this attempt: 11 out of 11
Submitted Oct 8 at 9:10pm
This attempt took 25 minutes.
Question 1 0..25 pts
Laboratory Honor Statement
Cheating or plagiarism of any kind will not be tolerated in ESS 101. This
includes copying answers from a friend or classmate, copying answers
verbatim found on the internet or other literary sources, or copying any
work that may answer the question being asked. Make sure you always
use your own words when answering the questions in the homework
and cite appropriate references if you use them to help you answer the
question. Violations the academic code of conduct
(https://www.washington.edu/cssc/for-students/academic-misconduct/)
will will be reported to the UW Academic Misconduct representative for
investigative review.
I acknowledge that I have carefully read and understand the above
statement regarding the consequences of cheating and plagiarism, and
promise to complete my work in this class with honesty and integrity.
Answer "True" below supporting your acknowledgement.
Correct! True
False
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Learning Goals
By completing this lab, students will gain a deeper of understanding of
how:
Maps are used to convey important information on the Earth’s
surface
The geographic grid (latitude and longitude) is used to describe
location on a map
To read topographic maps and use the data for landscape
analyses
To construct a topographic profile and use it to interpret geomorphic
processes
To use aerial photographs and LiDAR imagery to interpret
landscapes
Introduction
Geoscientists utilize many different techniques to study the Earth, and
many of these techniques do not always involve fieldwork or direct
sampling of the Earth’s surface. Before a geoscientist completes work
in the field, s/he will often review maps or remote images to learn about
the study area. For example, consider a geoscientist who is assessing
the landslide hazard for a proposed housing development near a steep
slope. S/he can gain valuable insights about the local rock type and
nearby geologic structures by looking at a geologic map. Additionally,
s/he could use aerial photographs to study local topography and identify
evidence for past landslides or erosion. Geoscientists also often record
their field data on maps so that it can be interpreted within a spatial
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context and shared with other geoscientists or the general public.
In today’s lab, we will explore map-reading, aerial photo interpretation,
and remote sensing techniques that are utilized by geoscientists to
study the geologic landscapes and processes operating at the Earth’s
surface. Many of these techniques will be integrated into future
laboratory exercises.
History of Maps
A map is a two-dimensional representation of a portion of the Earth’s
surface. Civilizations have used maps for over three thousand years;
the earliest known map was made by the Babylonians in the 6th century
BCE. The earliest maps were largely drawn to denote place names and
general directions, often neglecting accuracy and scale. Figures 1-1A
and 1-1B illustrate the simplicity of these early maps1.
Figures 1-1A and 1-1B: Babylonian map of the world (Fig. 1-1A) drawn on a clay tablet circa 500
B.C. The map represents ancient Babylon, the Euphrates River and surrounding ocean, which
today comprises modern Iraq. Fig. 1-1B is a representation of an original Roman map entitled,
Orbis Terrarum, drawn by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa in 20 A.D. The ancient Roman map shows
Europe, Asia and Africa surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
Following the decline of the Roman Empire, near the end of the 5th
century A.D., innovation and advancement in cartography declined for
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Laboratory 1 : Geologic Techniques
Due Oct 8 at 11:59pm Points 11 Questions 25
Available Sep 29 at 9am - Oct 8 at 11:59pm Time Limit None
Allowed Attempts 2
Instructions
Use the quiz questions below to complete the answer sheet for the Laboratory 1 (Geologic
Techniques: Maps and Remote Imagery) exercise. This lab is worth a total of 11 points.
NOTE ABOUT IMAGES : You can find all of the figures embedded in this quiz in Files --> Lab
Instructions --> Lab 1: Geologic Techniques --> Figures in Lab Quiz
The Pre-Lab Videos for lab 1 can be linked here: Lab 1 Background Information Video
(https://canvas.uw.edu/media_objects_iframe/m-2f34obZ953HpqpjJgoXYK3VVN4wJMbwx?type=video?
type=video)
Lab1_Geotechniques Information Video
(https://uw.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=f1c57347-5114-4e84-95c2-ab940132967e)
You have two attempts for this quiz.
This quiz was locked Oct 8 at 11:59pm.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
KEPT Attempt 2 25 minutes 11 out of 11
LATEST Attempt 2 25 minutes 11 out of 11
Attempt 1 10 minutes 8.4 out of 11 *
* Some questions not yet graded
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Score for this attempt: 11 out of 11
Submitted Oct 8 at 9:10pm
This attempt took 25 minutes.
Question 1 0..25 pts
Laboratory Honor Statement
Cheating or plagiarism of any kind will not be tolerated in ESS 101. This
includes copying answers from a friend or classmate, copying answers
verbatim found on the internet or other literary sources, or copying any
work that may answer the question being asked. Make sure you always
use your own words when answering the questions in the homework
and cite appropriate references if you use them to help you answer the
question. Violations the academic code of conduct
(https://www.washington.edu/cssc/for-students/academic-misconduct/)
will will be reported to the UW Academic Misconduct representative for
investigative review.
I acknowledge that I have carefully read and understand the above
statement regarding the consequences of cheating and plagiarism, and
promise to complete my work in this class with honesty and integrity.
Answer "True" below supporting your acknowledgement.
Correct! True
False
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Learning Goals
By completing this lab, students will gain a deeper of understanding of
how:
Maps are used to convey important information on the Earth’s
surface
The geographic grid (latitude and longitude) is used to describe
location on a map
To read topographic maps and use the data for landscape
analyses
To construct a topographic profile and use it to interpret geomorphic
processes
To use aerial photographs and LiDAR imagery to interpret
landscapes
Introduction
Geoscientists utilize many different techniques to study the Earth, and
many of these techniques do not always involve fieldwork or direct
sampling of the Earth’s surface. Before a geoscientist completes work
in the field, s/he will often review maps or remote images to learn about
the study area. For example, consider a geoscientist who is assessing
the landslide hazard for a proposed housing development near a steep
slope. S/he can gain valuable insights about the local rock type and
nearby geologic structures by looking at a geologic map. Additionally,
s/he could use aerial photographs to study local topography and identify
evidence for past landslides or erosion. Geoscientists also often record
their field data on maps so that it can be interpreted within a spatial
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context and shared with other geoscientists or the general public.
In today’s lab, we will explore map-reading, aerial photo interpretation,
and remote sensing techniques that are utilized by geoscientists to
study the geologic landscapes and processes operating at the Earth’s
surface. Many of these techniques will be integrated into future
laboratory exercises.
History of Maps
A map is a two-dimensional representation of a portion of the Earth’s
surface. Civilizations have used maps for over three thousand years;
the earliest known map was made by the Babylonians in the 6th century
BCE. The earliest maps were largely drawn to denote place names and
general directions, often neglecting accuracy and scale. Figures 1-1A
and 1-1B illustrate the simplicity of these early maps1.
Figures 1-1A and 1-1B: Babylonian map of the world (Fig. 1-1A) drawn on a clay tablet circa 500
B.C. The map represents ancient Babylon, the Euphrates River and surrounding ocean, which
today comprises modern Iraq. Fig. 1-1B is a representation of an original Roman map entitled,
Orbis Terrarum, drawn by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa in 20 A.D. The ancient Roman map shows
Europe, Asia and Africa surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
Following the decline of the Roman Empire, near the end of the 5th
century A.D., innovation and advancement in cartography declined for
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