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What are the Uses of Geologic Maps?

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What do geologic maps show?

Geologic Maps show the arrangement and types of rocks at the Earth's surface.


How do topographic maps differ from geologic maps?

Topographic maps show topography. Topography is the height and dimensions of a land mass above water, conversely bythmetery is know as water topography. Geologic maps show geological feature of a land mass such as vegetation and climate zones.


How are geologic units of similar ages are shown on a geologic map.?

on geologic maps, geologic units are distinguished by color. UNITS OF SIMILAR ARE ASSIGNED COLOR IN THE SAME COLOR FAMILY.


How geologic units of similar ages are shown on a geologic map?

on geologic maps, geologic units are distinguished by color. UNITS OF SIMILAR ARE ASSIGNED COLOR IN THE SAME COLOR FAMILY.


What do the colors on a geologic map represent?

Geologic maps use color to represent various types of geologic features or units (a particular type of rock with a known age range).


The four types of geologic contacts traditionally shown on geologic maps?

Intrusive, erosional, structural, and depositional, I believe.


Are Geologic maps are most recognized by their colors?

Contour lines


What type of map is used to locate faults and folds in beds of rocks?

These are called geologic maps or topographic maps.


What type of map would be most useful for studying earthquakes?

geologic maps


Why do all USGS topographic maps use the same legend?

The United States Geological Survey uses the same legend on all of their maps to avoid confusion when looking at different maps. If one map used one symbol for a specific geologic type of marker and another map used another symbol, it would be extremely difficult to read the maps quickly and efficiently.


What do colors represent on a geological map?

Geologic maps use color to represent various types of geologic features or units (a particular type of rock with a known age range).


What has the author Mel A Kuntz written?

Mel A. Kuntz has written: 'Geologic map of the Inferno Cone quadrangle, Butte County, Idaho' -- subject(s): Maps, Geology 'Geologic map of the Watchman quadrangle, Butte County, Idaho' -- subject(s): Maps, Geology