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j.rubin

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When rock is subjected to compressive force, it may fault. If rocks in the hanging wall are pushed up over rocks in the footwall, it is called a
 
  A) reverse fault.
  B) strike slip fault.
  C) normal fault.
  D) none of the above

Question 2

The stress that occurs when material is pulled apart is called
 
  A) compressional stress.
  B) tensional stress.
  C) shear stress.
  D) simple stress.


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tandmlomax84

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Excellent

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