What Is the Difference Between a Reverse Fault and a Thrust

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a reverse fault and a thrust fault?

• A)A reverse fault is the result of compression, and a thrust fault is the result of tension.
• B)A reverse fault lengthens the crust, whereas a thrust fault shortens the crust.
• C)A thrust fault has a fault angle of less than 45°, whereas the angle of a reverse fault is greater.
• D)Reverse faults are associated with convergent boundaries, and thrust faults are associated with transform boundaries

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