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A scientist observes rock masses that have moved past each other in opposite horizontal directions. Which feature does the scientist observe?
A) plateau
B) syncline
C) strike-slip fault
D)
fault-block mountain
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C) strike-slip fault
Strike-slip (transform) faults are where blocks of rock move horizontally past each other in opposite directions (e.g., the San Andreas Fault). Plateaus, synclines (downfolds), and fault-block mountains involve uplift/folding or vertical movement, not primarily lateral slip.
Strike-slip (transform) faults are where blocks of rock move horizontally past each other in opposite directions (e.g., the San Andreas Fault). Plateaus, synclines (downfolds), and fault-block mountains involve uplift/folding or vertical movement, not primarily lateral slip.
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