Structurally, the most complicated of the list below is the ________.
A) transform fault
B) normal fault
C) fault scarp
D) reverse fault
E) overthrust fault

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An overthrust fault is the most complicated structurally because it involves horizontal displacement of one rock mass over another with a low angle of dip. This creates significant compression and folding of the rock layers, resulting in a complex geological structure. The other types of faults listed involve vertical displacement of rock layers without significant folding, making them structurally less complex.

Structurally, the Most Complicated of the List Below Is the ________