Asked by Mugan Tayalan on Jun 22, 2024
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Which are true of faults?
A) A lateral fault may result from horizontal compression.
B) Orientation of a fault depends on directions of stresses.
C) Vertical compression may result in a more vertically oriented fault.
D) These are all true of faults.
Lateral Fault
A type of geological fault where the motion is primarily horizontal.
Horizontal Compression
A tectonic stress that squeezes rock and can lead to the folding or faulting of the earth's crust.
Vertical Compression
The act of applying pressure or force in a downward direction, reducing an object's height or thickness.
- Identify the primary forms of stress and their impact on geological formations.
Verified Answer
IA
Iyanu AjibadeJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Faults are fractures in the Earth's crust resulting from stresses that cause blocks of crust to move relative to each other. The orientation and type of fault (e.g., lateral, vertical) depend on the direction of the applied stresses. Horizontal compression can lead to lateral faults, while vertical compression can result in faults with a more vertical orientation. Thus, all the statements provided are true regarding the nature and formation of faults.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the primary forms of stress and their impact on geological formations.