Normal faulting is most often associated with mountain building along ________ boundaries,while reverse faulting is generally observed at ________ boundaries.
A)divergent;transform
B)transform;convergent
C)convergent;divergent
D)divergent;convergent

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Normal faulting occurs at divergent boundaries where tectonic plates move apart, creating tensional stress. Reverse faulting is associated with convergent boundaries where plates collide, causing compressional stress.

Normal Faulting Is Most Often Associated with Mountain Building Along