Vertical displacements along dip-slip faults can produce long low breaks in the landscape or cliffs called ________, that can show the relative sense of motion across the fault.
A)dipsy-doodles
B)fault scarps
C)hanging walls
D)strike hurdles

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Fault scarps are long low breaks in the landscape or cliffs that are produced by vertical displacements along dip-slip faults. They can show the relative sense of motion across the fault. A, C, and D are not correct terms for this feature.

Vertical Displacements Along Dip-Slip Faults Can Produce Long Low Breaks