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What is a fracture in the crust called in which land stays in the same place? Please help!! I'm in a rush!!

(A): joint

(B) fault

(C): split

(D): hinge

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Answer:(A): joint

Explanation:I got it right on the test.

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The correct answer is (A): joint

A joint is a type of fracture in the earth’s crust where the rocks breaks without movement. It is generally caused by tensional forces. Since there is no movement in the joint, hence land stays in the same place. Joint fractures can be systematic and regular or joints may be non-systematic and irregular.

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