Multiple Choice
A thrust fault ____.
A) is the opposite of a dip-slip fault
B) is a special case of a reverse fault where the dip is greater than 45o
C) is a special case of a reverse fault where the dip is less than 45o
D) is caused by shear stress
E) can be right-lateral or left-lateral
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