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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The image shows a type of fault.

A

compression

B

gravity

C

tension

D

shearing

3

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

4

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

A

normal

B

reverse

C

strike-slip

D

horizontal

5

Which type of stress causes fault-block mountains?

A

compression

B

shearing

C

subduction

D

tension

6

Which forms as a result of compressional stress?

A

anticline and syncline

B

normal fault

C

strike-slip fault

D

fault-block mountain

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