CHICAGO ROCKS! Geology in the City
ESCI 109, Section 01
Fall 2009
Daily Objectives #12 (October 15, 2009)
Dr. Sanders
By the end of today's class, you should be able to do the following:
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Using maps: Use, correlate, and interpret maps of the Chicago area, including
road map, topographic map, physiographic map, and geologic map.
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Glacial geology: Describe the glacial processes that led to the development of
the Chicago landscape.
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Define the terms moraine and till, and explain their
relevance to Chicago geology.