Understanding Faults in Geology

What is a fault in geological terms?

• A weathering process

• A type of mineral deposit

• A fracture between two blocks of rock

• A type of rock formation

Which type of fault is formed when rocks are pulled apart?

• Reverse fault

• Strike-slip fault

• Normal fault

• Transform fault

What is a characteristic of a reverse fault?

• It occurs at ocean basins

• One block moves upward relative to the other

• Rocks are pulled apart

• Rocks move horizontally past each other

Which famous fault is an example of a strike-slip fault?

• Mid-Atlantic Ridge

• Alpine Fault

• Great Glen Fault

• San Andreas Fault

Where are most transform faults found?

• At ocean basins

• In volcanic areas

• In desert regions

• In mountain ranges