Geologic Maps

Question 1

A geologist has collected this data about the rock ages in a certain area. If generating a key for this data, what is the correct sequence from bottom to top?

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C A B D E

Question 2

Garth forgot to title these notes he took in science class.-Discover resources-Assess potential for volcanoes and earthquakes-Determine construction project safety-Demonstrate geologic historyGarth later copied the title of the notes from a friend. What title did he most likely copy?

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The Importance of Geologic Maps

Question 3

Which term means a volume of a certain rock type of a specific age?

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geologic unit

Question 4

Which diagram represents how geologic map keys are represented?

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Answer image: //media.edgenuity.com/evresources/6130/6130-01/6130-01-05/6130-01-05-assessment/6130-01-05-04-image2.png

Question 5

Terri wants to learn about areas that could be volcanically active. Ernesto wants to learn about the history of rocks in an area. Which statement is true?

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Terri and Ernesto should both use geographic maps.

Question 6

How are geologic maps best used by those in the construction business?

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to find suitable sites for projects

Question 7

Where are the underground faults on this geographic map?

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C

Question 8

Sara wants to learn about the history of the rock formations in an area. Which type of map would be most helpful?

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geologic

Question 9

A scientist is trying to determine where fault lines are to assess the risk of earthquakes and volcanic activity in an area. Which tool will be the most helpful to him?

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a geologic map

Question 10

The cartographer who made this map decided not to use geologic time in the key.

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cannot be determined

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