Describe the different types of faults and discuss at least one similarity and one difference between a fault and a fold.
If the San Andreas Fault, located in California, is to continue its activity, what does the future look like for that area? What precautions should be taken?
Discussion Question 2.
What are the major differences between topographic and geologic maps?
Refer to Figure 9.21 on p. 264 of the text. How would you determine the slope of the land surface in this figure? If you consider building a house in a location in this area, what is the best location for your house? Why?
Refer to Figure 9.22 on p. 265 and locate at least three main structural features. Discuss why the Canmore community is established on the northeast side of the map.
