A joint can be distinguished from a fault in that ________.
A) there is wider separation between two sides
B) joints are a feature of cold climates exclusively
C) there is no difference between joints and faults
D) there is no movement along joints
E) joints are not found in metamorphic rocks

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Joints are cracks or fractures in rocks where there is no movement along the surface of the rock. In contrast, faults are characterized by movement along the surface of the rock on either side of the crack or fracture. Therefore, the correct option is D.

A Joint Can Be Distinguished from a Fault in That