19.10.1 - Fault Types
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Practice Questions
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What type of fault occurs due to extension?
💡 Hint: Think about pulling something apart.
Which fault involves horizontal movement?
💡 Hint: Consider how two cars might slide side by side.
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What type of fault occurs primarily due to extension?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you stretch something.
In a reverse fault, which block moves up?
💡 Hint: Visualize compressing an object and how parts respond.
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Given a scenario where two tectonic plates are colliding, explain what type of fault will most likely occur and why.
💡 Hint: Remember how forces push blocks together.
Analyze a region with frequent lateral movement and determine the fault type. Provide supportive reasoning.
💡 Hint: Visualize the direction of movement in your answer.
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