Choose a Belief and Justify It on the Basis of Sense

question 8

Essay

Choose a belief and justify it on the basis of sense experience.

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Definitions:

Synclines

geological features formed by the downward folding of rock layers, with younger rocks in the core of the fold.

Cleavage

The tendency of a mineral to break along flat, defined surfaces as a result of its crystal structure.

Axial Surfaces

Imaginary surfaces that divide a fold as evenly as possible, extending through the apex of each fold in stratified rock.

Folds

Structures formed by the bending and warping of rock layers under pressure during geological processes.