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Topography Associated with Inclined Strata - Coggle Diagram
Topography Associated with Inclined Strata
Definition
Rock layers slope at an angle
Created by tectonic forces
Main Landforms
Cuestas
Gentle dip slope
Steep scarp slope
Homoclinal Ridges
Steeper dip slopes
Hogbacks
Very steep slopes on both sides
Processes
Differential Erosion
Soft rock erodes faster than hard rock
Weathering
Mass Movement
Features
Dip Slope
Slope parallel to rock layer
Scarp Slope
Steep front slope
Strike Valleys
Valleys formed in softer rock
Importance
Transport routes through valleys
Settlement in sheltered valleys
Agriculture on gentle slopes
South African Examples
Magaliesberg
Eastern Free State