Question

7. Different types of movement can occur along a fault.

A. What are three types of movement that can occur along a fault? (3 points)
B. What force exists in each type of movement? (6 points)

Answer 1

A. Three types of movement that can occur along a fault are:

Divergent movement

Convergent movement

Transform movement

B. The force that exists in each type of movement is as follows:

Divergent movement: Tensional force, where the two plates move apart from each other.

Convergent movement: Compressional force, where the two plates move towards each other.

Transform movement: Shear force, where the two plates move past each other in opposite directions.

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