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Forces in Earth's Crust

Question 9 • RMA FL-2001310-Earth/Space Science Semester 2

In which type of fault is the hanging wall above the footwall?

Answer
A
normal
B
reverse
C
strike-slip
D
horizontal

Explanation

In a reverse fault, the hanging wall moves upward relative to the footwall, so it is above the footwall. In a normal fault, the hanging wall moves downward. Strike-slip faults involve mostly horizontal motion, which is why reverse fault is the correct choice.

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