What is the primary tool used to find strike and dip on a geologic map?

Geologic Map Interpretation Concepts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A GPS device
A protractor
A compass
A ruler
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which fault is located in the northwest area of the map?
San Andreas Fault
New Madrid Fault
Saquatchi Fault
Hayward Fault
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a long line with a shorter line perpendicular to it on a geologic map indicate?
The elevation of the terrain
The strike and dip of rock layers
The location of a fault
The direction of the river
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is a 90-degree dip represented on a geologic map?
A horizontal line
A circle
A vertical line
A line with a perpendicular line centered over it
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the strike direction if the reading is 98 degrees east southeast?
South 8 degrees
West 98 degrees
East 98 degrees
North 8 degrees
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the strike reading is 278 degrees west northwest, what is the dip direction?
North 8 degrees
South 8 degrees
East 8 degrees
West 8 degrees
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the strike reading near the river if it is 30 degrees from the north?
Northwest 30 degrees
Southeast 30 degrees
Northeast 30 degrees
Southwest 30 degrees
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