Why is there a basin associated with some thrust faults?
A)thrust faults thin the crust and cause subsidence
B)thrust faults form passive margins
C)thrust sheets depress the crust in front of the thrust
D)thrust sheets form a continent rift

Question

Why is there a basin associated with some thrust faults? 
A)thrust faults thin the crust and cause subsidence 
B)thrust faults form passive margins 
C)thrust sheets depress the crust in front of the thrust 
D)thrust sheets form a continent rift

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Thrust sheets, which are large blocks of rock that have moved along a thrust fault, can cause the crust in front of them to be depressed or pushed down. This can create a basin or low-lying area.

Why Is There a Basin Associated with Some Thrust Faults