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stevenposner

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What is the difference between faults and joints?
 
  A) Joints are the result of compression, whereas faults are the result of tension.
  B) Joints are the result of earthquakes, and faults are the result of weathering.
  C) Joints form in place, whereas faults form because rock has moved.
  D) Joints form from external stress, and faults form from cooling.

Question 2

Fault-block mountains are created due to ________ faults.
 
  A) reverse
  B) strike-slip
  C) thrust
  D) normal


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Athena23

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


stevenposner

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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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