A section of an otherwise active fault zone that has not experienced an earthquake is
A) a normal fault.
B) a seismic gap.
C) dormant.
D) a subduction zone.
E) a transform fault.

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A seismic gap is a section of an active fault zone that has not experienced an earthquake, but it is expected to in the future. This can indicate a build-up of stress and potential for a significant earthquake. The other choices (normal fault, dormant, subduction zone, and transform fault) do not necessarily imply a lack of earthquake activity.

A Section of an Otherwise Active Fault Zone That Has