Geology and Geophysics
GATE GG-1 topic:structural-geology PYQs
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Question 5
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The given geological map presents
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On a fault plane, the net slip is parallel to the bedding trace. Then, the apparent movement will be recognizable
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If the orthogonal thickness is constant along a folded layer, as per Ramsay’s morphological classification of folds, it is a
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The apparent dip amount of a sandstone bed is 45°. The angle between the true dip direction and the apparent dip direction is 60°. The true dip amount of the bed is __________ degree (°). (Round off to 2 decimal places)
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In a thrust fault exhibiting ramp and flat geometry which one of the following pairs defines a Flat?
Fault dip | Bedding dip
(I) 0° | 20°N
(II) 30°N | 30°S
(III) 40°S | 40°N
(IV) 60°N | 60°N
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In the given diagram, which one of the combinations CORRECTly lists structures typically developed at I, II, III, IV?
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The best developed lineation and foliation traces in a L-S tectonite will be observed on a plane ______.
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A ‘gentle’ fold with an interlimb angle equal to 160° appears tight (apparent interlimb angle equal to 20°) in horizontal section. According to the plunge of the fold axis, it can also be classified as
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The figure below is a schematic section showing the initial stages of development of a thrust fault (FF′) having a typical ramp and flat geometry, with the thrust sheet being transported from east to west. With respect to the synform and antiform created in Stage 2, which one of the options below is CORRECT for the next increment of movement on the fault plane?
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The stretch lineation on the axial plane (S
) of a reclined fold on the S
foliation makes an angle of 30° with the S
/S
intersection lineation. The rake of the stretching lineation on the axial plane in degrees is ____________.Log in to check the answer
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