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Lab 13: Hometown Geology Name
Follow the instructions on the Background & Materials page for this lab to answer the questions in
this handout.
Table 1. List the oldest formation in your map on bottom and youngest at the top. If you have more
than 6 units, choose the oldest, the youngest, and 4 in between.
Age of Rocks
(Era or Period)
Formation Name
(If Available)
Rock Types
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Place a checkmark in the box for the items shown on your map. Use the map key and cross section
to help. It is likely that your area will contain only a few of these features.
Citations: Please include the citations for the map and all sources used for your final 1 page write-
up. The citation format should include:
Author’s Last Name, First Name. Title of the Map [format]. Scale. Place of publication: Publisher,
Date.
AND a link to your map
Map Citation:
Other Sources:
How Geology Controls Topography — In the space below, describe in your own words the overall
topography of the area and how it influenced by the geology. For example, do certain rock units for
ridges, whereas others form valleys? Do faults and other geologic structures control the
topography? Look for patterns or common associations between elevation and diUerent rock types
or formations. Also look for other geologic structures or features such as faults. Do they eUect the
topography?
Interesting Aspects — In the space below, describe in your own words one or two of the most
interesting aspects you learned about geology in this exercise.
Geologic History — In the space below, briefly summarize in your own words the geologic history of
the area as interpreted from the sequence of rock units, structures, and other features in the area.
Think about what geologic events diUerent features may imply. (for example, some type of igneous
rocks may indicate a nearby eruption). You may structure this as a list.
Sketch — On a separate piece of paper, draw a sketch that illustrates some aspects about geology
of the area. You may be creative with your choice of sketch. Can you imagine what the area may
have looked like earlier in its geologic history? Is there another cross section you could add to the
map? What diagrams may help a new geologist understand the mechanisms that created the
geology in the area? If you prefer, you may use a separate sheet of paper to produce this sketch?
You are encouraged to use labels where appropriate.
One Page Write-Up — After completing the pages above, synthesize the information into a typed,
1-page, double spaced write-up. Try to base as much as possible from what you can learn from
looking at the map alone, but if you need additional information (or want to do a deep dive into the
geology!) you must include citations for all referenced material, including a link to the
information. Uncited information with be assumed as AI use.
Turning in Your Lab
Labs should be turned in as one pdf document on Canvas. The completed assignment should
include three documents:
1) This completed worksheet pages (4 total),
2) a separate Word document with your one page, double-spaced write up, and
3) a separate document (scan or picture) of your hand-drawn sketch. HEIC format is not
accepted.
- age6:
- name6:
- rock6:
- age5:
- name5:
- rock5:
- age4:
- name4:
- rock4:
- age3:
- rock3:
- name3:
- age2:
- name2:
- rock2:
- age1:
- name1:
- rock1:
- Check Box1: Off
- Text2:
- Text3:
- Text4:
- Text5:
- Text6:
