Assignment: plates and structural geography exploration

geologic maps have special symbols that tell where faults and folds exist. many maps also have cross sections drawn. a cross section shows how the rocks are deformed and makes it easier to understand the forces involved. use this geologic map to complete the following investigation.

geologic structure from maps: part 1 geologic map

1. study the map and cross section. there are five rock layers shown, a through e. color each layer a different color. use the letters in the layers to you.