If a fault is nearly vertical in orientation and the two walls of rock on opposite sides slide past one another horizontally,the fault is termed a ________ fault.Refer to the figure below for an example of such a feature.

A)normal
B)reverse
C)strike-slip
D)thrust

Question

If a fault is nearly vertical in orientation and the two walls of rock on opposite sides slide past one another horizontally,the fault is termed a ________ fault.Refer to the figure below for an example of such a feature.

A)normal 
B)reverse 
C)strike-slip 
D)thrust

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The Answer is C

If a Fault Is Nearly Vertical in Orientation and the Two