21.3.1.a. Dip-Slip Faults

Try these first

1. 1.

   What direction does the hanging wall move in a normal fault?

   Hint

   Think of normal being associated with extension.

2. 2.

   Define a reverse fault.

   Hint

   Remember, reverse correlates with compression.

3. 3.

   What type of fault is characterized by the upward movement of the hanging wall?

   • Normal Fault
   • Reverse Fault
   • Strike-Slip Fault

   Hint

   Remember, 'reverse' indicates upward movement.

4. 4.

   True or False: Normal faults are associated with compressive forces.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Normal faults are linked to rock being pulled apart.

5. 5.

   Describe how urban development near a known reverse fault zone can be planned to minimize earthquake risk.

   Hint

   Consider codes and regulations that create safety measures.

6. 6.

   Compare and contrast the implications of building in regions dominated by normal vs. reverse faults.

   Hint

   Think about how each fault type affects the earth's surface.