Order Number |
636738393092 |
Type of Project |
ESSAY |
Writer Level |
PHD VERIFIED |
Format |
APA |
Academic Sources |
10 |
Page Count |
3-12 PAGES |
PURPOSE AND INTRODUCTION
The study of how geologic rock units are first structured and then distorted is known as structural geology. Awareness of geologic structures requires an understanding of changing spatial relations between geologic units, as well as the stress and strain that occurs during deformation processes. This lab’s goal is to understand and apply structural geology ideas to reading and interpreting geologic structures such as inclined beds, folds, and faults. The vocabulary and concepts of geologic structures will be given and examined, as well as the application of structural geology to mountain-building events and the methodologies used to analyze geologic structures. The three forms of graphic representations of geologic structures will also be highlighted and discussed: 1) geologic maps, 2) geologic cross-sections, and 3) block diagrams.
PURPOSE AND INTRODUCTION
The study of how geologic rock units are first structured and then distorted is known as structural geology. Awareness of geologic structures requires an understanding of changing spatial relations between geologic units, as well as the stress and strain that occurs during deformation processes. This lab’s goal is to understand and apply structural geology ideas to reading and interpreting geologic structures such as inclined beds, folds, and faults. The vocabulary and concepts of geologic structures will be given and examined, as well as the application of structural geology to mountain-building events and the methodologies used to analyze geologic structures. The three forms of graphic representations of geologic structures will also be highlighted and discussed: 1) geologic maps, 2) geologic cross-sections, and 3) block diagrams.