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Mining Engineering · Q245

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Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 245

Q245

What defines the term "strike" in geology?

A.
Angle of dip
B.
Vertical angle of ore body
C.
Horizontal direction of a geological feature
Answer
D.
Position of fault line

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Strike is the compass direction of a rock layer or fault line.The correct answer is: Horizontal direction of a geological featureMeasured perpendicular to dip.Used in mapping and mine planning.