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kwoodring

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What is the difference between a reverse fault and a thrust fault?
 
  A) A reverse fault is the result of compression, and a thrust fault is the result of tension.
  B) A reverse fault lengthens the crust, whereas a thrust fault shortens the crust.
  C) A thrust fault has a fault angle of less than 45, whereas the angle of a reverse fault is greater.
  D) Reverse faults are associated with convergent boundaries, and thrust faults are associated with transform boundaries

Question 2

How many hinge lines does a monocline have?
 
  A) One
  B) Two
  C) Three
  D) Four



mistyjohnson

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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