Here is a little review of some of the concepts covered in this virtual field experience, considering gigapixel panoramas of both landscapes and outcrops, as well as hand samples. If you need to review the relevant concepts, here are the four main pages that comprise this VFE:
Work in small groups to answer each question as accurately as possible. Then share the resulting answers in the larger class group, with the instructor facilitating the discussion.
Location 1
Describe the geology present in this view.
Location 2
Describe the geology present in this view.
Location 3
Describe the geology present in this view.
Location 4
Describe the geology present in this view.
Location 5
Describe the geology present in this view.
Sample 1
Do these samples show lithified (a) till, (b) alluvium, or (c) colluvium? Cite your evidence.
Sample 2
Identify and interpret the primary sedimentary structure shown here.
Which way would this model have to be oriented to show “paleo-up” at the top of the screen?
Sample 3
Is this a sample of lithified till, alluvium or colluvium? Cite your evidence.
Sample 4
Is this a sample of lithified till, alluvium or colluvium? Cite your evidence.
Sample 5
Identify and interpret the primary sedimentary structure shown here.
Map 1
Locate the Lewis Thrust on this map.
Map 2
Identify the feature shown at the center of this view of this map and describe how it came to be.
