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T2: Geological Map Applications
Quick questions on Cross-sections and geological history - WJEC A-Level Geology
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What is constructing a cross-section?Show answer
A cross-section shows the subsurface structure along a line across the map. The procedure:
What is q1?Show answer
State the first step in constructing a geological cross-section. [1 mark]
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Explain why the vertical scale of a cross-section should equal the horizontal scale. [2 marks]
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State the principle used to show that a fault cutting a folded sequence is younger than the folding. [1 mark]
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