The __________ Is Measured in Cross-Sectional View as the Angle

question 57

Multiple Choice

The __________ is measured in cross-sectional view as the angle of inclination from horizontal of a tilted rock layer,and _______ is viewed in map view as the compass bearing of the rock layer where it intersects a horizontal plane.

• A)strike;strike
• B)dip;dip
• C)strike;dip
• D)dip;strike
• E)strike and dip;strike and dip

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