What will happen during movement on these normal faults?
A)the crust will thicken and the region will be uplifted
B)the crust will thin and the region will be uplifted
C)the fault blocks will rotate in the same direction,like books sliding on a shelf
D)the blocks will be uplifted or downdropped with only minor rotation

Question

What will happen during movement on these normal faults? 
A)the crust will thicken and the region will be uplifted 
B)the crust will thin and the region will be uplifted 
C)the fault blocks will rotate in the same direction,like books sliding on a shelf 
D)the blocks will be uplifted or downdropped with only minor rotation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Normal faults occur when the hanging wall drops down relative to the footwall. Movement along a normal fault results in the blocks being uplifted or downdropped, but there is usually only minor rotation. Therefore, option D is the best choice. Options A, B, and C are not correct because they describe results that are inconsistent with the movement on a normal fault.

What Will Happen During Movement on These Normal Faults