GEOGRAPHY

GRADE 11
WEEK 2

LESSON 2: TOPOGRAPHY ASSOCIATED WITH INCLINED ROCK STRATA (*IRS)

You must know: You must use these Resources:

• What inclined rock strata (*IRS) is. • Lesson on Page 3
• How IRS forms. • Textbook: Topic 2 – Geomorphology
• What & how landscapes develop from IRS. • Worksheet
• The difference between dip and scarp slopes. • Textbook: Additional Activities
• What IRS looks like on a topographic map.
• The value of these landscapes to people.

WORKSHEET: Use the information on Page 3 and your textbook to complete the
following worksheet in your workbook.

TOPOGRAPHY ASSOCIATED WITH INCLINED ROCK STRATA (*IRS)

2.1 What causes rock strata to be tilted? Explain this by means of a labelled drawing.

2.2 Give two exceptional characteristics of homoclinal ridges.

2.2.1 ___________________________________________________
2.2.2 ___________________________________________________

2.3 Name one resistant and one less resistant rock type associated with the slopes of inclined rock strata.

2.3.1 Resistant: _______________________________________

2.3.2 Less Resistant: _______________________________________

2.4 Match the letters of figures A, B or C to the names of the landforms provided in table.

A B C

TABLE Landform Letter of figure

2.4.1 Homoclinal ridge
2.4.2 Hogsback
2.4.3 Cuesta

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2.5 Draw simple line sketches of a hogsback and a homoclinal ridge. Indicate on each landform how erosion
will influence it.

2.6 Explain the basic difference between a cuesta dome and a cuesta basin.

2.7 Study the landform A B in the extract of the Magaliesberg topographic map below.

1:50 000 N
(Via Afrika 2011)

2.7.1 Indicate which slope A or B is the scarp slope and the dip slope. Give a reason for your answer.

Scarp Slope: (letter)

Reason:
Dip Slope: (letter)

Reason:

2.7.2 Calculate the gradient of slope A and slope B from spot height 1465 to the arrow heads on both
sides of spot height 1465.

2.7.3 Classify the landform AB as a homoclinal ridge, a cuesta or a hogsback and give a reason for
your answer.

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Follow the link or use the QR code to watch a short video
(6 min 45 sec) about inclined rock strata:
https://tinyurl.com/wbbt4y6