Research sources of information can include Internet sources, books, articles, videos, etc. Every explanation must include a picture/diagram that helps detail your answer.

nnDirectionsnnSelect only one (1) of the following questions for research. Research sources of information can include Internet sources, books, articles, videos, etc. Every explanation must include a picture/diagram that helps detail your answer. Then submit your answer to one of these in the Web Research 3.n

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• What is Walther’s Law of Succession of Facies? n
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  • Define a facies and provide an example.

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  • Explain how Walther’s Law works.

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  • Why it is a critical concept for stratigraphers?

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  • Include a picture/diagram to help in the explanation

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• What is a lithofacies map? Compare this to a geologic map.n
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  • What is a lithofacies map and what does it display?

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  • What is a geologic map and what does it display?

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  • Provide a comparison.

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  • Include a picture/diagram of each to help in the explanation

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• What is a marine transgression and regression?n
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  • Define each, a transgression and regression.

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  • Define the sequence of strata that indicate to geologists that each has occurred.

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  • What are the major causes transgressions and regressions?

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  • What is a cratonic sequence? Describe what happened during the Sauk Sequence (there are some great videos on YouTube produced by Community College students on this topic 🙂

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  • Provide at least one map/diagram to help in the explanation.

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• In the Web Research 3 assignment:

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  • State the questions you selected to research.

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  • Post a synopsis of your research. Make sure that you address all questions and sub-questions. In the synopsis, include a brief explanation of the significance of the knowledge you learned from your research (two paragraphs) and on the importance to historical geology (one paragraph).

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  • Cite the reference source(s) of your research in proper citation format.

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  Grading Criteria
  Demonstrates comprehension of research question through detailed explanations.	3 points
  Applies concepts, definitions, etc. from assigned readings or other reference resources.	3 points
  Includes an explanation of the importance to the study of Historical Geology.	2 points
  Picture or diagram provided	1 point
  Writing is clear, concise and free of spelling and grammatical errors. Uses APA Style to cite reference sources.	2 points
  Comments to two (2) other students’ postings.	4 points
  TOTAL	15 points

  nDo not worry about the commenting on 2 other students I will do that on

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