GEOL 1113 Lab 02 Understanding
Landscapes questions and answers
2024\2025 A+ Grade
During the Devonian Period, where was most of North America (Laurentia) located relative to the
Equator?
- correct answer Predominately south of the equator
What are alternative terms used in place of "extrusive" and "intrusive" igneous rock?
- correct answer Volcanic and Plutonic
The process identified as compaction and cement action in the video are part of what larger process
noted in the textbook?
- correct answer lithification
What year did the back shore extend this far out?
- correct answer 1971
What year did the back shore extend this far out?
- correct answer 1863
Using the scale bar (lower left corner in the map), estimate the distance between the two red markers?
- correct answer 1,200 feet
What geological period gets its name from this region? Hint: look at the names of the physical features
on this map
- correct answer Jurassic
Landscapes questions and answers
2024\2025 A+ Grade
During the Devonian Period, where was most of North America (Laurentia) located relative to the
Equator?
- correct answer Predominately south of the equator
What are alternative terms used in place of "extrusive" and "intrusive" igneous rock?
- correct answer Volcanic and Plutonic
The process identified as compaction and cement action in the video are part of what larger process
noted in the textbook?
- correct answer lithification
What year did the back shore extend this far out?
- correct answer 1971
What year did the back shore extend this far out?
- correct answer 1863
Using the scale bar (lower left corner in the map), estimate the distance between the two red markers?
- correct answer 1,200 feet
What geological period gets its name from this region? Hint: look at the names of the physical features
on this map
- correct answer Jurassic
