Edgar W. Spencer, "Geologic Maps: A Practical Guide to Preparation and Interpretation, Third Edition Ed 3"
English | ISBN: 147863488X | 2017 | 221 pages | PDF | 31 MB
English | ISBN: 147863488X | 2017 | 221 pages | PDF | 31 MB
Geologic maps supply a wealth of information about the surface and shallow subsurface of the earth. The types of materials that are present in a location and the three-dimensional structure of the bedrock both can be gleaned from a clearly prepared geologic map. Geologists, civil and environmental engineers, land-use planners, soil scientists, and geographers commonly use geologic maps as a source of information to facilitate problem solving and identify the qualities of a region. Maps reveal the position of many types of natural hazards, indicate the suitability of the land surface for various uses, reveal problems that may be encountered in excavation, provide clues to the natural processes that shape an area, and help locate important natural resources.
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