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Deforming the Earth's Crust

Question 4 • WV-Earth and Space Science A-CR

What characteristics differentiate a reverse fault from a normal fault?

Answer

A

In a reverse fault, the hanging wall moves up and the footwall moves down.

B

In a reverse fault, the hanging wall moves down and the footwall moves up.

C

In a reverse fault, the footwall does not move while the hanging wall moves down.

D

In a reverse fault, the hanging wall does not move while the footwall moves down.

Explanation

A reverse fault forms when the crust is compressed, pushing the hanging wall up relative to the footwall. A normal fault has the opposite motion: the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall. Therefore, choice A correctly describes a reverse fault.

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