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Question 1
Easy
Define a normal fault.
💡 Hint: Think about how the Earth's crust stretches.
Question 2
Easy
What type of stress causes a reverse fault?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when layers of rock are squeezed together.
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Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What movement characterizes a normal fault?
💡 Hint: Think about how tension affects the crust.
Question 2
True or False: Strike-slip faults are caused by compressional stress.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when forces push in opposite directions.
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Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given the following scenarios, classify each as a normal, reverse, or strike-slip fault: a landscape being pulled apart in a rift valley; a mountain range created by colliding tectonic plates; two rocks sliding past each other.
💡 Hint: Focus on the stress types and relative motion of the blocks.
Question 2
Discuss the implications of strike-slip faults such as the San Andreas Fault on urban planning in nearby cities.
💡 Hint: Think about how earthquakes impact infrastructure and safety.
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