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Forces in Earth's Crust

Question 8 • RMA FL-2001310-Earth/Space Science Semester 2

Which statements describe reverse faults? Check all that apply.The hanging wall moves up.The hanging wall moves down.The fault is at an angle.The fault is caused by compression.The fault is caused by tension.The plates are colliding.The plates are moving away from each other.

Answer
A
The hanging wall moves up.
B
The hanging wall moves down.
C
The fault is at an angle.
D
The fault is caused by compression.
E
The fault is caused by tension.
F
The plates are colliding.
G
The plates are moving away from each other.

Explanation

In a reverse fault, compression pushes the rocks together, causing the hanging wall to move up relative to the footwall. The fault surface is inclined, and this type of fault is associated with colliding (converging) plates. Tension and plates moving apart are associated with normal faults, where the hanging wall moves down.

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