Question

The capital letter(s) that label a rock unit (e.g., KJk) on a geologic map represents the rock unit's _____.

rock type
elevation
age range
rock name

Answer 1

The capital letter(s) that label a rock unit (e.g., KJk) on a geologic map typically represent the rock unit's **rock name**. These labels are often associated with specific formations or rock types that have been classified and named according to their characteristics and age.