Scarp And Vale Topography Flashcards
1
Q
Scarp and Vale topography?
A
a steep slope on one side of a hill and a gentle slope on the other
2
Q
What’s an anticline?
A
Ridge or fold of rock with many layers
3
Q
Escarpments
A
Higher areas of more resistant rock
4
Q
Dip slope
A
Behind escarpments, gentle slopes follow the angle of the scarp
5
Q
What are vales
A
Softer clays form lower and flatter ground
