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NS3310 - Physical Science Studies. Landscapes (Topographic Maps). Stratigraphy. Law of Superposition Law of Original Horizontality Law of Continuity Law of Cross-Cutting Relationships. Unconformities. Parallel Unconformity Erosional Unconformity (Disconformity) Angular Unconformity.
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NS3310 - Physical Science Studies Landscapes (Topographic Maps)
Stratigraphy • Law of Superposition • Law of Original Horizontality • Law of Continuity • Law of Cross-Cutting Relationships
Unconformities • Parallel Unconformity • Erosional Unconformity (Disconformity) • Angular Unconformity
Block Diagrams • Block Diagrams show the geologic history of an area. • The laws of stratigraphy can be used to interpret the sequence of events in the region.
Landscapes • Tectonic Landscapes • Volcanic Landscapes • Faults and Folds • Plateaus • Glacial Landscapes • Alpine and Continental • Humid Landscapes • Siliciclastic Coastlines • Meandering Rivers • Estuaries, Bays and Barrier Islands • Arid Landscapes • Mesas and Buttes • Alluvial Fans and Playa Lakes
Location on a Map • Latitude and Longitude • Poles • Equator • Time Zones
Scale • Verbal Scale • Graphic Scale • Fractional Scale
Showing Relief on a Map • Contour Lines • Elevation • Gradients • Relief
Topographic Profiles • Vertical exaggeration = vertical grid scale / map scale
Key Concepts • Latitude and Longitude are used to specify a location on the earth’s surface. • Topographic Maps show landscape features as well as roads and landmarks. • Topographic Maps use contour lines to indicate elevation and relief. • Geologic Maps show the rock type exposed on the earth’s surface.