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What is meant when a fold is described as being recumbent? What will be an ideal response?

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What is the dip of an inclined layer of rock? What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

The axial plane of the fold is horizontal.

Answer to Question 2

Dip is the maximum angular deviation of the plane from horizontal.



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