Discuss the publication of the world’s first geologic map. Who published it? What area did it cover? What was the
purpose of this map? What will be an ideal response?
William Smith’s development of the first geologic map was the product of canal building in
the 1700s and 1800s. This map was important because it illustrated the Paleozoic geologic
history of England.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
A coastline is covered with sea caves. What kind of beach is this likely to be?
A) A low-energy beach B) A passive beach C) An erosional beach D) A depositional beach
Which of the following latitudes is closer to Earth's axis?
a. ?0°N b. ?15°N c. ?40°N d. ?60°N e. ?90°N
A(n) ________ is the rapid sliding of a mass of bedrock along an inclined surface of weakness.
A. debris flow B. rockfall C. avalanche D. rockslide E. creep