A fault where the rocks above the fault plane move upward relative to the rocks below the fault plane is called a ___ fault.

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A reverse fault occurs when the rocks above the fault plane move upward relative to the rocks below the fault plane, which is the exact description given in the question. Therefore, the best choice is B. Normal faults involve the opposite movement, where the rocks above the fault move downward relative to the rocks below the fault. Strike-slip faults involve horizontal movement along the fault plane.

A Fault Where the Rocks Above the Fault Plane Move