NAME: SECTION: DATE:
EXERCISE 8-1
Geologic Maps
PURPOSE
The purpose of thisexercise is to help you understand how to read and interpret geologic maps.
Geologic Cross Sections
Below is a small section from a hypothetical geologic map. Use the information given on the map
to produce ageologic cross section that shows what the rocks are doing along the line B-B. Then
answer the questions.
B
Fossiliferous Medium
Conglomerate Limestone Sandstone Shale
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, 1. Use the blank space belowtomake ageologic cross section from Bto B'of the structure shown in
the previous diagram.
R
2 Draw the axial plane on your crosssection.
AXIGEN
3 Draw the fold axis on your map.
4 Draw the appropriate fold symbol on your map.
S. What specific name describes the type of fold shown in your diagram?
Answer: non plungng asymne tn cad
Synci ne
6. Is the shale exposed in this areaolder or younger than the conglomerate?
Answer: youngee
7. What stratigraphicprinciple did you use to determine the relative age of the conglomerate?
Answer:. Superp0shon
8. What is the oldest rock type lithology) in this area?
Answer: onglome rate
120 Geologic Maps Exercise 8-1
EXERCISE 8-1
Geologic Maps
PURPOSE
The purpose of thisexercise is to help you understand how to read and interpret geologic maps.
Geologic Cross Sections
Below is a small section from a hypothetical geologic map. Use the information given on the map
to produce ageologic cross section that shows what the rocks are doing along the line B-B. Then
answer the questions.
B
Fossiliferous Medium
Conglomerate Limestone Sandstone Shale
Exercise 8-1 | Geologic Maps 119
, 1. Use the blank space belowtomake ageologic cross section from Bto B'of the structure shown in
the previous diagram.
R
2 Draw the axial plane on your crosssection.
AXIGEN
3 Draw the fold axis on your map.
4 Draw the appropriate fold symbol on your map.
S. What specific name describes the type of fold shown in your diagram?
Answer: non plungng asymne tn cad
Synci ne
6. Is the shale exposed in this areaolder or younger than the conglomerate?
Answer: youngee
7. What stratigraphicprinciple did you use to determine the relative age of the conglomerate?
Answer:. Superp0shon
8. What is the oldest rock type lithology) in this area?
Answer: onglome rate
120 Geologic Maps Exercise 8-1
