Question

which feature is created when a block of rock dropped down in relation to the block of rock beside it?
a reverse fault produced by compression
b thrust fault produced by compression
c normal fault produced by tension
d transform fault produced by shear

Answer 1

c) normal fault produced by tension

When a block of rock drops down in relation to the block of rock beside it, this feature is known as a normal fault. Normal faults are produced by tensional forces, where the crust is being pulled apart. These are typically found in areas where the Earth's crust is thinning, such as at divergent plate boundaries or rift zones.