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Geological Mapping Exercise 5 - Answers

This document provides answers to a geological mapping exercise including: 1) The dip direction of a conglomerate outcrop is SE. The strike direction is NE. 2) For an incomplete geological map, the learner is asked to complete boundaries and outcrops of horizontal rock strata. The thicknesses of limestone and sandstone are provided. 3) The learner is asked to draw a cross-section between points X and Y on the map and calculate depths at which different rock types would be intersected by vertical boreholes at two points.

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Geological Mapping Exercise 5 - Answers

This document provides answers to a geological mapping exercise including: 1) The dip direction of a conglomerate outcrop is SE. The strike direction is NE. 2) For an incomplete geological map, the learner is asked to complete boundaries and outcrops of horizontal rock strata. The thicknesses of limestone and sandstone are provided. 3) The learner is asked to draw a cross-section between points X and Y on the map and calculate depths at which different rock types would be intersected by vertical boreholes at two points.

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Geological Mapping Exercise 5 - Answers

1. The diagram below shows an outcrop of conglomerate dipping at 30 degrees.

The conglomerate is bounded by shale to the NW and sandstone to the SE.


Scale is 1cm = 1 metre

a) In what direction is the dip of the conglomerate? SE

b) What is the direction of strike? NE

c) With the help of a diagram work out the true thickness of the conglomerate.

2. The next page shows an incomplete geological map.

a) Complete the boundaries and outcrops of the rock strata.

b) What is the dip of the strata? None = horizontal bedding

c) What is the thickness of


(i) the limestone? 100m

(ii) the sandstone? 150m

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Geological Mapping Exercise 5 - Answers
Geological Mapping Exercise 5 - Answers

d) Using the map on the previous page draw a cross section from X to Y.

e) (i) If a vertical borehole were drilled at A, at what depth would the sandstone be first intersected? 300mASL

(ii) If a vertical borehole were drilled at B, at what depth would the conglomerate be first intersected? 150mASL

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