A fracture in the crust,where rocks slide past one another,is termed a
A) fold.
B) fault.
C) sliding layer.
D) joint.

Name: A fracture in the crust,where rocks slide past one another,is termed a A) fold. B) fault. C) sliding layer. D) joint.
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A fault is a fracture in the Earth's crust where rocks move past one another. Folds are bends or curves in the rock layers, sliding layer is not a geological term, and joints are cracks where there is no movement.

A Fracture in the Crust,where Rocks Slide Past One Another,is