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Mining Engineering · Q241

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Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 241

Q241

Which term refers to the downward inclination of a vein or ore body?

A.
Dip
Answer
B.
Strike
C.
Plunge
D.
Pitch

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Dip is the angle at which a vein or ore body inclines from the horizontal.The correct answer is: DipMeasured perpendicular to strike.Essential in geological mapping and stope design.