Forces in Earth's Crust Answers

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Which type of basin forms at transform boundaries?

A
rift
B
wedge
C
arc
D
strike-slip
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Which feature is most likely found at a divergent boundary?

A
fold
B
plateau
C
fault-block mountain
D
anticline or syncline
3

Which forms as a result of compressional stress?

A
anticline and syncline
B
normal fault
C
strike-slip fault
D
fault-block mountain
4

The image shows a type of stress.

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A
hanging
B
normal
C
reverse
D
strike-slip
5

The image is of the formation of a fault-block mountain.

Question illustration
A
The crust is compressed.
B
The crust does not spread apart.
C
The center block is forced upward.
D
The hanging walls from the two parallel faults slip down.
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A scientist observes a fault where the hanging wall has moved upward relative to the footwall. Which type of fault is the scientist observing?

A
normal
B
reverse
C
strike-slip
D
horizontal

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