Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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The figure below is a topographic map showing the exposure of a coal seam at three points: A (at 30m below), B (at 60m below), and C (at 40m below). Use the Three-point problem technique and draw the strike lines on the map and other relevant lines in order to get the answers. Show your solutions/calculations. 

1. What is the apparent dip of the coal seam along the line connecting points A and B?
2. What is the attitude (strike and true dip) of the coal seam?

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