Understanding Strike-Slip Faults

What is the primary characteristic of a strike-slip fault?

• Diagonal movement between two blocks of rock

• Horizontal movement between two blocks of rock

• Circular movement between two blocks of rock

• Vertical movement between two blocks of rock

In a left lateral strike-slip fault, how does the movement appear when viewed from above?

• The yellow block moves to the left, and the red block moves to the right

• The yellow block moves to the right, and the red block moves to the left

• Both blocks move downwards

• Both blocks move upwards

Which famous strike-slip fault is located in Scotland?

• North Anatolian Fault

• Great Glen Fault

• San Andreas Fault

• Alpine Fault

What geological feature is associated with the Great Glen Fault?

• A limestone cave

• A volcanic crater

• A granite intrusion

• A large river

Where is another example of a strike-slip fault with left lateral movement found?

• Tokyo, Japan

• Shang Jang Province, China

• Istanbul, Turkey

• San Francisco, USA