Topic T2 : GEOLOGICAL MAP APPLICATIONS Key Idea 2: Geological maps contain information relevant to a wide range of geological applications Knowledge and Geological techniques Comments understanding and skills a. Geological maps provide Use of geological maps at Additional map resources an essential database of various scales to identify from (for free online viewing of detailed information outcrop patterns and other all BGS maps) about the distribution of data on geological maps: rocks at the surface that Copies of past WJEC conformable and can be used to interpret Geology A level question unconformable or predict subsurface papers (GL4) featuring sedimentary formations geological conditions. colour BGS maps can be metamorphic sequences accessed using the and igneous bodies (and “GL4 BGS colour maps and past any associated resource in the metamorphic effects) questions” Resources for Teachers structural features. section of the Eduqas A level Geology webpage. This resource, with additional mark schemes is repeated on the secure website. Geological maps provide Use of geological maps at an essential database for various scales to: geological applications: assess the potential of design of construction surface sites for a range of engineering projects projects on the basis of the prevailing geology identification of identify geological geological hazards hazards (landslides, subsidence) at defined surface sites on the basis of the prevailing geology location of resources interpret subsurface groundwater, fossil geology in connection – fuels; alternative with groundwater (water energy sources table, springs, aquifers, artesian wells), coal, oil, natural gas and geothermal energy identification of identify the environmental environmental issues issues specific to
Topic T2 : GEOLOGICAL MAP APPLICATIONS Key Idea 2: Geological maps contain information relevant to a wide range of geological applications Knowledge and understanding Geological techniques and skills Comments a. Geological maps provide an essential database of detailed information about the distribution of rocks at the surface that can be used to interpret or predict subsurface geological conditions. Use of geological maps at various scales to identify from outcrop patterns and other data on geological maps: conformable and unconformable sedimentary formations metamorphic sequences and igneous bodies (and any associated metamorphic effects) structural features. Additional map resources (for free online viewing of all BGS maps) Copies of past WJEC Geology A level question papers (GL4) featuring colour BGS maps can be accessed using the “GL4 BGS colour maps and past questions” resource in the Resources for Teachers section of the Eduqas A level Geology webpage. This resource, with additional mark schemes is repeated on the secure website. Geological maps provide an essential database for geological applications: design of construction projects identification of geological hazards location of resources – groundwater, fossil fuels; alternative energy sources identification of environmental issues Use of geological maps at various scales to: assess the potential of surface sites for a range of engineering projects on the basis of the prevailing geology identify geological hazards (landslides, subsidence) at defined surface sites on the basis of the prevailing geology interpret subsurface geology in connection with groundwater (water table, springs, aquifers, artesian wells), coal, oil, natural gas and geothermal energy identify the environmental issues specific to
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