A Map Symbol Similar to the Letter "T" Is Used

question 52

Multiple Choice

A map symbol similar to the letter "T" is used to record ______ on a map.

• A) formation boundaries
• B) the location of fossils
• C) the orientation of a fold axis
• D) strike and dip
• E) the orientation of joints

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Definitions:

Volcanic Activity

Refers to the eruption of magma from beneath the Earth's crust, forming igneous rocks and often creating mountains or craters.

Strike-Slip Motion

A type of horizontal movement along a fault line, typically found at transform plate boundaries, where two blocks slide past one another.

San Andreas Fault

A major geological fault in California formed by the boundary between the Pacific and North American tectonic plates, known for causing significant earthquakes.

Density Profile

The variation of density within a substance or object as a function of its composition or structure, often used in geological contexts to understand earth or planetary interiors.