Types of Faults Quiz

What type of stress is associated with a normal fault?

• Compression

• Tension

• Shear

• Bending

What type of stress is associated with a strike-slip fault?

• Tension

• Compression

• Shearing

• Bending

Define compression in the context of geological stress.

• Compression is a type of stress that squeezes rocks together, causing them to bend or break.

• Compression refers to the process of rocks being pulled apart due to tectonic forces.

• Compression is the increase in volume of rocks under high temperature.

• Compression is a type of stress that causes rocks to melt and form magma.

Define tension in the context of geological stress.

• Tension is a type of stress that pushes rocks together, similar to compressing a spring.

• Tension is a type of stress that pulls rocks apart, similar to stretching a rubber band.

• Tension is a type of stress that causes rocks to slide past each other, similar to rubbing two surfaces together.

• Tension is a type of stress that has no effect on rocks, similar to a neutral force.

What is a normal fault?

• A type of fault that occurs when the crust is compressed, causing the hanging wall to move up relative to the footwall.

• A type of fault that occurs when the crust is extended, causing the hanging wall to move down relative to the footwall.

• A type of fault that occurs when two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

• A type of fault that occurs due to volcanic activity, causing the ground to crack and shift.

What is a reverse fault?

• A type of fault that occurs when the crust is stretched, causing the hanging wall to move down relative to the footwall.

• A type of fault that occurs when the crust is compressed, causing the hanging wall to move up relative to the footwall.

• A type of fault that occurs due to lateral movement of tectonic plates, causing horizontal displacement.

• A type of fault that occurs when two tectonic plates slide past each other without vertical movement.

What geological features can result from faulting?

• Fault scarps, earthquakes, and mountain ranges.

• Volcanic eruptions and tsunamis.

• River deltas and sedimentary basins.

• Glaciers and ice caps.

Define shearing in the context of geological stress.

• Shearing is a type of stress that causes rocks to slide past each other in opposite directions.

• Shearing is a type of stress that compresses rocks together.

• Shearing is a type of stress that causes rocks to break apart.

• Shearing is a type of stress that causes rocks to bend without breaking.

What type of stress is associated with a reverse fault?

• Tension

• Shear

• Compression

• Bending

What are the three main types of faults?

• Normal faults, reverse faults, and strike-slip faults.

• Tension faults, compression faults, and shear faults.

• Oblique faults, lateral faults, and vertical faults.

• Static faults, dynamic faults, and elastic faults.