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In a normal fault, the footwall moves ________ relative to the hanging-wall.
 
  A) down
  B) up
  C) right
  D) left

Question 2

The block of rock above an inclined fault plane is called the ________.
 
  A) footwall
  B) hanging-wall
  C) strike-wall
  D) dipwall



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

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Answer: B





 

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