The Distinction Between Joints and Faults Is That ________

question 32

Multiple Choice

The distinction between joints and faults is that ________.

• A) faults are joints that are greater than one square meter in areal extent
• B) faults are fractures along which displacement has occurred; displacement does not occur along joints
• C) joints are fractures along which displacement has occurred; displacement does not occur along faults
• D) there is no distinction; the two terms are synonymous

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