Asked by Maricarmen Fierros on May 31, 2024
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Fractures along which the rock has slipped relative to the other side are called:
A) faults
B) cracks
C) joints
D) beds
Fractures
Breaks or cracks within rock or Earth's surface caused by physical stress and strain.
Rock
A naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloids.
- Absorb the rudimentary concepts of geological formations like faults, joints, anticlines, synclines, and identify what influences their development.
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Ismabys Tefeja LopezJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Faults are fractures in the Earth's crust where rocks on either side have moved relative to each other.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb the rudimentary concepts of geological formations like faults, joints, anticlines, synclines, and identify what influences their development.