In a Normal Fault, the Hanging-Wall Block Has Moved ______

question 19

Multiple Choice

In a normal fault, the hanging-wall block has moved ______ relative to the footwall block.

• A) up
• B) down
• C) side to side
• D) up at a steep angle
• E) down at a steep angle

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