The Special Geologic Terms Used to Represent the Direction of a Horizontal

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Multiple Choice

The special geologic terms used to represent the direction of a horizontal line on an inclined surface (like in a fault) is

• A)dip.
• B)joint.
• C)hanging.
• D)horst.

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