Most high angle reverse faults ________ in regions dominated by other types of faulting.
A)are small and accommodate local displacements of a few metres
B)exist at the very largest scales and delineate the edges of most major mountain belts
C)occur in local zones of crustal extension
D)occur where tectonic stresses frequently switch back an forth

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High angle reverse faults are typically small and do not dominate or delineate major mountain belts. They instead accommodate local displacements of a few meters and occur in regions where there are other types of faulting present. These faults are generally a result of compressional tectonic stresses and do not switch back and forth frequently. They are usually found in zones of crustal shortening, where rocks are subjected to high amounts of pressure and the result is thrust faulting.

Most High Angle Reverse Faults ________ in Regions Dominated by Other