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What does it mean if a rock layer has 0° of dip?
A)there is no direction of strike
B)the rock layer is horizontal
C)the rock layer is vertical
D)both a and b
E)both a and c
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If a rock layer is dipping to the SE, what is the strike of the layer?
A)NE to SW
B)NE to SE
C)NW to SW
D)NW to SE
E)none of the above
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If a rock layer is vertical, what is its angle of dip?
A)0°
B)45°
C)90°
D)180°
E)360°
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If a rock layer is overturned at an angle of 120°, what is its angle of dip?
A)0°
B)45°
C)60°
D)80°
E)90°
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What is the relationship between the line of strike and the direction of dip?
A)they are parallel
B)they are perpendicular
C)they are oblique
D)they are obtuse
E)they are acute





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