Module 8.

Reconstructing the Geologic History of Painted Canyon

Synopsis

You will use all the information you accumulated in the previous seven labs to reconstruct the geologic history of Painted Canyon. You will learn how to tell the sequence of geologic events that formed the landscape and then apply these principles to reconstruct the geologic history of Painted Canyon

Introduction

You have all the information you need to reconstruct the geologic history of Painted Canyon, except for some principles of how to determine the relative sequence of events.

 

Goals for This Module

Learn how to reconstruct the sequence of events that formed the geology

Examine interactive geologic blocks to explore the geometry of geologic structures and their implications for reconstructing geologic history

Reconstruct the geologic history of Painted Canyon

 

Exercises

Exercise 8A: Determining the Sequence of Geologic Events

Complete Exercise 8A as described in your lab manual and then complete Assessment 8A on Canvas.

 

Exercise 8B: Using the Principles of Relative Dating

 

Exercise 8C: Reconstructing the Geologic History of Painted Canyon

 

Exercise 8D: Testing Your New Knowledge

Follow the directions in your lab manual, which will instruct you on how to complete Assessment 8D on Canvas.

 

Module 8 follow-up quiz

Complete the Module 8 follow-up quiz on Canvas.

 

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