Question

Consider the faulting illustrated here. In a normal fault, the block above the fault moves down relative to the block below the fault. This fault motion is caused by tensional forces. Which of these would LEAST likely be predicted to occur along the fault line shown here?
Responses
A mountain formationmountain formation
B increased volcanic activityincreased volcanic activity
C increased frequency of earthquakesincreased frequency of earthquakes
D increased precipitation and severe weatherincreased precipitation and severe weather

Answer 1

D.

Tensional (normal) faulting produces crustal stretching — earthquakes are common, volcanism can occur at divergent/rift zones, and uplifted blocks (horsts) can form fault‑block mountains. Changes in precipitation and severe weather are atmospheric and not a direct result of fault motion.