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Geological Engineering · Q149

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 149

Q149

The term "bedding plane" refers to:

A.
A fracture caused by tectonic forces
B.
A natural plane of weakness between sediment layers
Answer
C.
A joint filled with minerals
D.
A fault plane

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Bedding planes are sedimentary layers representing deposition surfaces and act as planes of weakness.