Practice Mapping And Identification Of Faults (21.7) - Geological Faults

Practice: Mapping and Identification of Faults

Lesson 21.7Geological Faults

Practise this section

10 questions

Flashcard drill
5 cards from this section. Quick, good the night before a test.
Exercise
6 questions · about 4 min · pass mark 70%. Hints available.
Sign up to start the exercise
Quiz
4 questions · about 3 min · pass mark 70%. Hints available.
Sign up to start the quiz

6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is geological mapping?
Show hintHide hint
Think about how we can see faults from the surface.
Question 2.
Give one example of how remote sensing can be used in fault identification.
Show hintHide hint
Consider what satellite images can reveal.
3Question 3.
Which method involves physically excavating to find evidence of past fault activity?
- Geological Mapping
- Trenching
- Remote Sensing
Show hintHide hint
Consider which method involves tools and labor.
4Question 4.
True or False: Remote sensing can only be used for geological mapping, not for fault identification.
- True
- False
Show hintHide hint
Think about the different applications of remote sensing.
Question 5.
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?
Show hintHide hint
Think about combining techniques for a comprehensive approach.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of seismic studies in predicting seismic hazards in an urban environment. What limitations might they have?
Show hintHide hint
Consider the implications of hidden dangers.

6 more questions in this section. Enroll free to practise them all.