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Strike and dip

earth science Maturity 7-9

Rocks in the ground can tilt.

Geology of Cyprus-Chalk.jpg
Geology of Cyprus-Chalk.jpg
They are not always flat. We can see which way they lean. We can see how steep they are. This helps us learn about our Earth.
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File:Strike and dip on bedding.svg
Strike and dip on bedding.svg
File:Geology of Cyprus-Chalk.jpg
Geology of Cyprus-Chalk.jpg
File:Streichbild.svg
Streichbild.svg
File:Apparent dip on tilted bed.svg
Apparent dip on tilted bed.svg
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Brunton.JPG
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