Study the legend below and take note of symbols, used to show different rocks and  features of the geological map. Use this legend to answer the question. Study the image below and identify its nature (type of image). What is the type of  geological structure shown here? What types of contacts you see?

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Study the legend below and take note of symbols, used to show different rocks and 
features of the geological map. Use this legend to answer the question.

Study the image below and identify its nature (type of image). What is the type of 
geological structure shown here? What types of contacts you see?

 

Alluvium
Granite
Grit
Quartz porphyry
Sandstone
Dolerite
Sandstone
Dolerite sill or dyke
Conglomerate
Basalt
Shale
Metamorphic aureole
(broken line shows limits)
Limestone
m
Limestone
Beach sand and pebbles
Gravel and sand terrace
Marl
Overflow channel or gorge
Flags
15
Dip in degrees at point of arrov
Coal Seam
• 327
Height in feet above sea-level
Tuff
500--
Contour line
Horizontal strata
Slate
Vertical strata
Schist or Gneiss
Fault
Gneiss
Direction of flow of river
Transcribed Image Text:Alluvium Granite Grit Quartz porphyry Sandstone Dolerite Sandstone Dolerite sill or dyke Conglomerate Basalt Shale Metamorphic aureole (broken line shows limits) Limestone m Limestone Beach sand and pebbles Gravel and sand terrace Marl Overflow channel or gorge Flags 15 Dip in degrees at point of arrov Coal Seam • 327 Height in feet above sea-level Tuff 500-- Contour line Horizontal strata Slate Vertical strata Schist or Gneiss Fault Gneiss Direction of flow of river
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