What defines the term "strike" in geology?
A. Angle of dip
B. Vertical angle of ore body
C. Horizontal direction of a geological feature
D. Position of fault line
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Strike is the compass direction of a rock layer or fault line.The correct answer is: Horizontal direction of a geological featureMeasured perpendicular to dip.Used in mapping and mine planning.This Question Belongs to Mining Engineering >> Mine Development And Mining Methods
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