21.7 - Mapping and Identification of Faults
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Practice Questions
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What is geological mapping?
💡 Hint: Think about how we can see faults from the surface.
Give one example of how remote sensing can be used in fault identification.
💡 Hint: Consider what satellite images can reveal.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which method involves physically excavating to find evidence of past fault activity?
💡 Hint: Consider which method involves tools and labor.
True or False: Remote sensing can only be used for geological mapping, not for fault identification.
💡 Hint: Think about the different applications of remote sensing.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a study incorporating geological mapping, remote sensing, and trenching to identify a fault in a rural area. What steps would you take and what information would you aim to uncover?
💡 Hint: Think about combining techniques for a comprehensive approach.
Evaluate the effectiveness of seismic studies in predicting seismic hazards in an urban environment. What limitations might they have?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of hidden dangers.
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