Belts of ____________in layered sedimentary rocks are evidence for horizontal compression and shortening.
A) tight folds
B) strike- slip faults
C) normal faults
D) horsts and grabens

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Tight folds in layered sedimentary rocks indicate that the rocks have undergone horizontal compression and shortening, causing the layers to buckle and fold tightly.

Belts of ____________In Layered Sedimentary Rocks Are Evidence for Horizontal