Adjust the opacity periodically on the zoomed in region so you can determine both the elevation and color of the rocks. The whitish rocks exposed between 6000-6500 ft here are the upper part of the Navajo Sandstone. The lower part of the Navajo Sandstone is pink in color and extends from about 4800-6000 ft. Which portion of the Navajo Sandstone forms steeper slopes

This activity involves exploring the Zion National Park geology. To achieve this, we need to download the Zion file & open it in Gougle Earth. This is followed by setting the vertical exaggeration to 0.5 & the measurement to feet/miles. The perspective view is also changed to a map view. Now, as viewed in Gougle Earth, the upper portion which is white in nature appears to be steeper than the lower portions. To the Toquerville, the area towards it is remarkably flat with slight undulations.

Tundexi Tundexi · Answer 2 · 2022-03-18T13:37:00+01:00

The upper portion (6000ft - 6500 ft) is the portion of the Navajo Sandstone that forms steeper slopes.

What is Observed on Goo-gle map?

As viewed in Goo-gle Earth map, the upper portion which is white in nature appears to be steeper than the lower portions.

However, to the Toquerville, the area towards it is remarkably flat with slight undulations.

In conclusion, the upper portion (6000ft - 6500 ft) is the portion of the Navajo Sandstone that forms steeper slopes.