If a Fault Is Nearly Vertical in Orientation and the Two

question 36

Multiple Choice

If a fault is nearly vertical in orientation and the two walls of rock on opposite sides slide past one another horizontally,the fault is termed a ________ fault.Refer to the figure below for an example of such a feature.

• A)normal
• B)reverse
• C)strike-slip
• D)thrust

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Definitions:

Plate Boundary

The edges where tectonic plates meet, which can be sites of earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building.

Pacific Ring

A region encircling the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes, known as the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Fire

A rapid oxidation process, which is a chemical reaction resulting in the release of heat and light.

Island Arcs

Chains of islands formed close to continental margins over a subduction zone where one oceanic plate is forced under another.