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Grade
Big Idea
The form, arrangement, and structure of rocks are affected by three-dimensional forces over time.
Elaboration
- Sample questions to support inquiry with students:
- How are geologic maps and 3D block models used by different interest groups?
- What types of information do geoscientists use to reconstruct past landscapes, environments, and geological conditions?
- What factors contribute to the folding and faulting of strata?
- What patterns exist in rock strata that identify various geological structures?
keywords
form, arrangement, and structure of rocks