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Which term describes a fracture in the earth's crust at which land on each side has moved up, down, or sideways compared to the other? A. joint B. fault C. split D. hinge

Respuesta :

B. Fault

Definition:
(of a rock formation) be broken by a fault or faults

ANSWER:

(B) Faults

EXPLANATION:

A fault is a term which describes a fracture in the earth's crust at which land on each side has moved up, down, or sideways compared to the other. A fault in simple words is a crack in which the rocks move to balance themselves. They can largely vary in size and orientation. In length, they are usually ranging from micrometers to thousands of kilometers. It can cause rock deformation in many ways like compression and extension.

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