Multiple Choice
The chief difference between a joint and a fault is that
A) a joint results from shear stress.
B) jointing takes place at much greater depths than faulting.
C) jointing involves breaking without relative displacement.
D) faults are vertical cracks, whereas joints are horizontal.
Correct Answer:
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