Strike and Dip of Outcrops Flashcards
1
Q
what is strike
A
line formed by intersection of a horizontal plane and incline surface
2
Q
what is a bedding surface
A
separation (or layer) of sediments or volcanic rocks into layers that either differ from one another in:
textures
composition
colour
weathering characteristics
aseparated by partings (narrow gaps between beds)
3
Q
what is cross-bedding
A
bedding that contains angled layers and forms when sediments are deposited by flowing water or wind
4
Q
what is foliation
A
planar arrangement of the structure and texture of different layers within a rock