Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (8th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321934529
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa, Kenneth G. Pinzke
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 1LR
Summary Introduction

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The sedimentary rocks are formed from sediments that are transported by running water to the shallow seas, and over time they undergo processes like compression, compaction, burial, and cementation in the deep crust to form sedimentary rocks.

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Answer to Problem 1LR

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The strike in the given limestone layer is 25 ° East. The direction of dip is 180 °, and the angle of dip is 40°.

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The method of calculating the strike, angle of dip, and direction of dip includes the measurement of strike and dip present on the rock layers or planar features. The strike in limestone is defined as the compass direction that is relative to north. It is constructed of the line formed by the intersection of a rock layer. The strike of the limestone layer is 25 ° East, the direction of dip is 180 °, and the angle of dip is 40°.

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