Forces in Earth's Crust

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

reverse

Question 2

Which feature is most likely found at a divergent boundary?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

fault-block mountain

Question 3

Which forms as a result of compressional stress?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

anticline and syncline

Question 4

A scientist observes a fault where the hanging wall has moved upward relative to the footwall. Which type of fault is the scientist observing?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

reverse

Question 5

Which type of basin forms at transform boundaries?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

strike-slip

Question 6

Which type of stress causes fault-block mountains?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

tension

Question 7

The image shows a type of stress.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

normal

Forces in Earth's Crust Answers