menu-iconExamlexExamLexServices

Discover

Ask a Question
  1. All Topics
  2. Topic
    Geology/Geography/Oceanography/Atmospheric Sciences
  3. Study Set
    Natural Disasters
  4. Exam
    Exam 3: Earthquake Geology and Seismology
  5. Question
    With Compressional Forces,the Hanging Wall Moves Upward Relative to the Footwall;this
Solved

With Compressional Forces,the Hanging Wall Moves Upward Relative to the Footwall;this

Question 47

Question 47

Multiple Choice

With compressional forces,the hanging wall moves upward relative to the footwall;this type of fault is referred to as a __________ fault.


A) reverse
B) subnormal
C) transform
D) strike-slip
E) normal

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Q42: The frequency of a wave is _.<br>A)the

Q43: Earthquake magnitude scales such as the Richter

Q44: Steno's _ states that sediment layers are

Q45: The types of rock or sediment on

Q46: Different estimates of earthquake magnitude are derived

Q48: Low-frequency surface waves will be amplified in

Q49: In igneous rocks such as granite,S-waves travel

Q50: A normal fault occurs when the hanging

Q51: Transform faults have mostly vertical displacement rather

Q52: The _ explains that sediments (such as

Examlex

ExamLex

About UsContact UsPerks CenterHomeschoolingTest Prep

Work With Us

Campus RepresentativeInfluencers

Links

FaqPricingChrome Extension

Download The App

Get App StoreGet Google Play

Policies

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines

Scan To Download

qr-code

Copyright © (2025) ExamLex LLC.

Privacy PolicyTerms Of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines