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Answer:

Normal Fault -> Tension

Reverse Fault -> Compression

Strike-Slip Fault -> Shearing

Step-by-step explanation:

Normal Fault -> Tension

[] A normal fault is when the walls are being pulled apart and is caused by tension

[] Example:

<- ->

Reverse Fault -> Compression

[] A reverse fault is when the walls are being pushed together and is caused by compression

[] Example:

-> <-

Strike-Slip Fault -> Shearing

[] A strike-slip fault is when the walls are being pushed apart in parallel directions and is caused by shearing

[] Example:

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