Geologic Mapping
Welcome to Geologic Mapping! In this event, teams will demonstrate understanding in the construction and use of topographic maps, geologic maps, and cross sections, and their use in forming interpretations regarding subsurface structures and past depositional environments on Earth and other planetary bodies.
The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules. You can find free online copies of the current rules for download on the 2025 Rules page of the Science Olympiad website. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence.
Resources & Links
- Sample Activities & Tasks
- Geologic Mapping Content Introduction
- USGS
- Carleton College SERC - Geologic Mapping in the Classroom
- National Association of Geology Teachers - Geology Map Observation
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD STORE MATERIALS
- Starter Pack - Geologic Mapping
- 2025 National Test Packet
PRACTICE PROBLEMS & TESTS
- Practice Test - 2025 Bulls SO Invitational
- Practice Test - 2025 UW River Falls Border Battle
- Practice Test - 2025 Purdue Invitational
- Practice Test - 2025 USC Invitational
- Practice Test - 2025 Northview Invitational
- Practice Test - 2025 UT Austin Invitational
- Practice Test - 2025 Mira Loma Science Olympiad Invitational
- Practice Test - 2025 Mason High School Invitational
- Practice Test - 2024 Brown University Invitational
- Practice Test - 2024 Case Western Reserve University Invitational
- Practice Test - 2024 GullSO Invitational
- Practice Test - 2023 Northview Invitational
- Practice Test - 2023 UGA Invitational
- Practice Test - 2023 Whiting Invitational
- Practice Test - 2021 MIT Invitational
- Practice Test - 2021 UT Austin Invitational
- Practice Test - 2020 MIT Invitational
- Practice Test - 2020 UT Austin Invitational
- Practice Test - 2019 Princeton Invitational
- Practice Test - 2019 MIT Invitational
Event Supervisor Resources
In addition to the resources on the Event Supervisors page, Geologic Mapping Event Supervisors should be sure to use the following resources: