geological map

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geological
adjective
uk
/ˌdʒi.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˌdʒi.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
relating to geology, or to the geology of a particular area ...
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map
noun[C]
uk
/mæp/us
/mæp/
a drawing of the earth's surface, or part of that surface, showing the shape and position of different countries, political borders, natural features such as rivers and mountains, and artificial features such as roads ...
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(Definition ofgeologicalandmapfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The first would be ageologicalmap.
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Thegeologicalmapis of great importance.
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As a result, it is more readily identifiable on ageologicalmapthan a topographic one (figure 2).
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Alongside this, it proposes collecting geological and mineralogical data in o order to draw up ageologicalmapof the region.
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Each alkaline and carbonatite complex is accompanied by a detailedgeologicalmap, geographical co-ordinates, details of the general geology, petrography, ages and economic aspects.
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We have earthquakes, and thegeologicalmapshows that the crust of the earth is not safe there.
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Ageologicalmapnormally requires an expert to interpret it and use it; but an aerial photograph suitably inscribed with the geology can be used immediately.
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The station is noted on an 1887geologicalmapof the area, suggesting service was available at least as late as that time.
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His extensive investigations furnished him with ample material for improving hisgeologicalmap, and the second edition was published in 1835.
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Then he estimated the boundaries of each of the outcrops of rock, filled them in with colour and ended up with a crudegeologicalmap.
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From 1811 onwards, he lectured on geology all over the country, exhibiting sections of rock formation and ageologicalmap, the first of its kind.
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It was not, however, until 1774 that he published an essay on the subject, accompanied by ageologicalmap, having meanwhile on several occasions revisited the district.
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