Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Struc Geology / Maps

Chapter 9

QuestionAnswer
Structural Geology The study of the architecture or shape of the earth
Strike The compass orientation of the line of interseciton between a horizontal plane and a planar feature, such as a rock layer of fault
Dip The angle between a tilted layer and a horizontal plane
Fold Rocks bent into a series of waves. Result form compressional forces which shorten and thicken the crust
Anticline Up-folded, or arched rock layer; shaped like an "A" in cross section
Syncline Down-folded rock layer; shaped like the bottom of an "S" in cross seciton
Symmetrical Fold limbs are mirror images
Asymmetrical Fold limbs are not mirror images
Overturned Fold One limb is tilted beyond verticle
Where folds "die out" they are said to be Plunging
Faults Breaks in rocks along which movement has taken place
Dip-slip Fault Movement along the dip (inclination) of a fault plane
Normal Fault Hanging wall block moves down; caused by tensional forces; prevalent at spreading centers
Reverse (Thrust) Fault Hanging wall block moves up; caused by compressional forces
Horst Foot wall
Graben Hanging (Head) wall; german for grave
Strike-slip Fault Dominant displacemet is horizontal and parallel to the trend (Strike); a transform fault
Left Lateral Strike-slip fault Fault across from you is moving to the Left
Right Lateral Strike-slip fault Fault across form you is moving to the Right
Transform Fault large strike-slip fault that cuts through the Lithosphere; often associated with plate bounderies; Ex: San Andres Fault
Joints Fractures with NO definite movement; Formed when rocks in the outer-most crust are deformed
Geologic Map a map that shows the locations, kinds, and orientations of rock units, as well as structural features such as faults and folds
Topographic Map A map that shows the shape of the ground surface, as well as the location and elevation of surface features, usually by means of contour lines
Geological Cross Section A diagram that shows geological features that occur underground
Created by: rayannahunter
Popular Earth Science sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards