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What occurs when two pieces of land change their vertical relationship to each other?

a. Dip-slip
c. Tipping
b. Strike-slip
d. Subduction

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A is the correct answer!
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The answer to this is A.

The reason its A is because a Dip-Slip is inclined fractures where the blocks have mostly shifted vertically. If the rock mass above an inclined fault moves down, the fault is termed normal, whereas if the rock above the fault moves up, the fault is termed reverse.

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