Forces in Earth's Crust

Question 1

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

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reverse

Question 2

The image shows a type of stress.

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normal

Question 3

Which best describes how wedge basins form?

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When two plates collide, the non-subducting plate scrapes the subducting plate and forms a depression where sediments gather.

Question 4

Which forms as a result of compressional stress?

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anticline and syncline

Question 5

A scientist observes a feature where the hanging wall moved downward relative to the footwall. Which feature does the scientist observe?

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normal fault

Question 6

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

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reverse

Question 7

The image shows a type of fault.

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compression

Question 8

Which type of stress causes fault-block mountains?

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tension

Question 9

Which force created a fault-block mountain?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

tension

Question 10

What type of stress occurs when a rock mass is pushed in parallel and opposite directions?

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shearing

Forces in Earth's Crust Answers