Free ASBOG Structural Geology Questions and Answers

Question 1

the orientation of the line-containing vertical plane.

Accepted Answer

Trend

Answer

Strike

Answer

Plunge

Answer

Mode

Question 2

the angle of an object measured in a direction other than parallel to the strike

Accepted Answer

Apparent Dip

Answer

Rake (pitch)

Answer

Plunge

Answer

Strike

Question 3

the slope's slope angle from the horizontal

Accepted Answer

Slope Angle (σ)

Answer

Apparent Dip direction

Answer

Rake (pitch)

Answer

Outcrop Width (w)

Question 4

the horizontal angle between a given coordinate direction (usually north or south) and a certain time

Accepted Answer

Bearing

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Pole

Answer

Strike

Answer

Azimuth

Question 5

A horizontal line's bearing on an inclined plane

Accepted Answer

Strike

Answer

Trend

Answer

Plunge

Answer

Anti-air

Question 6

A horizontal line's bearing on an inclined plane

Accepted Answer

Inclination

Answer

Precision

Answer

Plunge

Answer

Angle

Question 7

the inclination of an inclined plane measured perpendicular to its maximum slope

Accepted Answer

Dip (δ)

Answer

Strike

Answer

Outcrop width (w)

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Rake (pitch)