Which of the following indicates that a fault is present in the center of this photograph?
A)the rocks are folded into an anticline
B)the offset and termination of the rock layers
C)the dark coloring on rocks on the left side
D)the lack of dark coloring on rocks to the right
E)all of these

Question

Which of the following indicates that a fault is present in the center of this photograph? 
A)the rocks are folded into an anticline 
B)the offset and termination of the rock layers 
C)the dark coloring on rocks on the left side 
D)the lack of dark coloring on rocks to the right 
E)all of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The offset and termination of the rock layers, seen in the middle of the photograph, suggests the presence of a fault. The other options are related to different geologic features and do not necessarily indicate a fault.

Which of the Following Indicates That a Fault Is Present