Consider the below diagram of normal faulting. Which of the following statements is most likely to be true, based on the diagram?
A) There would likely be a lot of strike- slip faults in this area.
B) The land is most likely at a convergent plate boundary.
C) It is the product of extensional forces.
D) The fault is labeled as normal because almost all stresses on Earth produce this type of fault.

Question

Consider the below diagram of normal faulting.  Which of the following statements is most likely to be true, based on the diagram?
A) There would likely be a lot of strike- slip faults in this area. 
B) The land is most likely at a convergent plate boundary. 
C) It is the product of extensional forces. 
D) The fault is labeled as normal because almost all stresses on Earth produce this type of fault.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The diagram clearly shows that the fault is dipping downward at an angle, which is the characteristic of normal faulting. This type of fault is the product of extensional forces, where the crust is being pulled apart. There is no indication of strike-slip faults or convergence in the diagram. Option D is incorrect as not all stresses on Earth produce normal faults, but normal faults are one of the most common types among tensional stresses.

Consider the Below Diagram of Normal Faulting