When Rock Is Subjected to Compressive Force,it May Fault

question 71

Multiple Choice

When rock is subjected to compressive force,it may fault.If rocks in the hanging wall are pushed up over rocks in the footwall,it is called a

• A)reverse fault.
• B)strike slip fault.
• C)normal fault.
• D)none of the above

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