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Rajesh Kumar Jena posted an Question
February 16, 2022 • 02:50 am 20 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Geology (GG)

A horizontal upright fold will have a (a) vertical fold axis and horizontal axial plane (b) horizontal fold axis and vertical axial plane (c) horizontal fol

A horizontal upright fold will have a (A) vertical fold axis and horizontal axial plane (B) horizontal fold axis and vertical axial plane (C) horizontal fold axis and axial plane with any dip (D) plunging fold axis on a vertical axial plane

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    Mayank vedwal Vedwal best-answer

    According to Fluety's classification of folds which is based on orientation of hinge line and axial surface, A horizontal upright fold will have a horizontal fold axis and vertical axial plane. hence option b is the correct answer. The given diagram shows different types of folds based on their axial plane and fold axis orientation.

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