Multiple Choice
A fault plane strikes north-south and dips steeply to the west.Geologic observations indicate that most of the fault movement was dip-slip and that Mesozoic rocks occur east of the fault and Paleozoic rocks occur west of the fault.What type of fault is this?
A) a left-lateral fault
B) a normal fault
C) a reverse fault
D) a right-lateral fault
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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