Topography – Inclined Rock Strata (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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Why are ridges from inclined rock strata described as asymmetrical?
Why are ridges from inclined rock strata described as asymmetrical?
Two sides are not mirror images of each other
Which side of a homoclinal ridge is the scarp slope?
Which side of a homoclinal ridge is the scarp slope?
The steep side that cuts across rock layers
What is the dip slope?
What is the dip slope?
Gentle side following rock layer inclination
At what angle range are cuestas formed?
At what angle range are cuestas formed?
10° to 35°
At what angle range are hogsbacks formed?
At what angle range are hogsbacks formed?
35° to 45°
Why do rivers on scarp slopes cause homoclinal shifting?
Why do rivers on scarp slopes cause homoclinal shifting?
They have more energy and erode faster
In a cuesta basin, which direction do the scarp slopes face?
In a cuesta basin, which direction do the scarp slopes face?
Outward from the centre
In a cuesta dome, which direction do the scarp slopes face?
In a cuesta dome, which direction do the scarp slopes face?
Inward toward the centre
Which areas of homoclinal ridges are most valuable for farming?
Which areas of homoclinal ridges are most valuable for farming?
Gentle dip slopes of cuestas
Why do homoclinal ridges create transportation obstacles?
Why do homoclinal ridges create transportation obstacles?
Steep scarp slopes make direct crossings hard