If a Geologist Was Examining a Line That Ran Across

question 31

Multiple Choice

If a geologist was examining a line that ran across a rock face,how could he or she best determine whether the line was a joint or fault?

• A) by consulting a geologic map of the area
• B) by looking for telltale signs of movement on either side of the line
• C) by measuring the strike and dip of the line
• D) by looking for signs of erosion

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