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_______ stress of a fault occurs when slabs of rock are being pulled apart from each other.

A. Tension
B. Shear
C. Uniform
D. Compression

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Answer:

Tension

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

"Tension stress of a fault" occurs when "slabs of rock" are being "pulled apart from each other".

Step-by-step explanation:

  • When two equal forces that are acting in opposite directions are 'applied' on an object, the object is subjected to tension.
  • Same is the case with the slabs of rocks that are being pulled apart from each other. Thus, the force that is applied on the rocks before a fault occurs is a tensional force.
  • This force is quickly released after the fault has occurred.
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