The distinction between joints and faults is that ________.
A) faults are joints that are greater than one square meter in areal extent
B) faults are fractures along which displacement has occurred; displacement does not occur along joints
C) joints are fractures along which displacement has occurred; displacement does not occur along faults
D) there is no distinction; the two terms are synonymous

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Joints are simply fractures in rocks, whereas faults are fractures along which displacement has occurred. Displacement does not occur along joints but does along faults. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

The Distinction Between Joints and Faults Is That ________