Author Question: Which of the following best describes the age relationship of the layers in an anticline? A) ... (Read 28 times)

Sportsfan2111 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following best describes the age relationship of the layers in an anticline?

A) Oldest on the outside of the fold, youngest on the inside
B) Oldest on the inside of the fold, youngest on the outside
C) Oldest materials thrust up on top of younger layers
D) Horizontal bedding with the youngest layers on the top

Question 2

How will strike and dip marks be oriented on the geologic map of a nonplunging syncline?

A) Parallel dips with strikes pointing away from the center of the fold
B) Strikes ringing the fold with the dips pointing toward the center
C) Strikes intersecting, but no dips because of horizontal layering
D) Parallel strikes with dips pointing toward from the center of the fold