On a geologic map the number adjacent to the strike and dip symbol is
A) the strike angle.
B) the dip angle.
C) the strike direction.
D) the dip direction.

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The number adjacent to the strike and dip symbol on a geologic map represents the dip angle, which is the angle at which the layer or fault is tilted from a horizontal plane. The strike angle and direction are typically indicated by a line, while the dip direction is conveyed by directional symbols or cross-sections.

On a Geologic Map the Number Adjacent to the Strike