Interpreting Geological Maps
Geology · Year 12 · Geological Structures and Maps · 4.º Período

Interpreting Geological Maps

Develop the spatial skills required to read and interpret geological maps and cross-sections. Students will deduce geological histories and calculate true dip and strike from map data.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsOCR Geology AS/A-level: 4.3.1 Map interpretationOCR Geology AS/A-level: 4.3.2 Cross-sections and 3D visualisation

About This Topic

Develop the spatial skills required to read and interpret geological maps and cross-sections. Students will deduce geological histories and calculate true dip and strike from map data.

Key Questions

  1. How are geological boundaries represented on a map?
  2. What techniques are used to construct a geological cross-section?
  3. How can the geological history of an area be deduced from a map?

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