Geologic Illustrations. A map shows a bird's eye view looking down at the earth's surface. ... Often a geologic map will indicate both the type of rock and the age of the rock. A cross section shows the surface of the earth (with or without topography or elevation) and a vertical slice of the earth
Geologic Illustrations. A map shows a bird's eye view looking down at the earth's surface. ... Often a geologic map will indicate both the type of rock and the age of the rock. A cross section shows the surface of the earth (with or without topography or elevation) and a vertical slice of the earth