Question

The image shows the formation of a fault-block mountain.

Which statements best explain the formation of these mountains? Check all that apply.

Two parallel normal faults form.
The crust does not spread apart.
The center block is forced upward.
The hanging wall on the left slides down relative to the footwall.
The hanging wall on the right slides down relative to the footwall.

Answer 1

Answer: A, D & E

Explanation: The image shows the formation of a fault-block mountain.

Which statements best explain the formation of these mountains? Check all that apply.

Answer: A, D & E Just took the edge test. 100%

(A) Two parallel normal faults form.

(D) The hanging wall on the left slides down relative to the footwall.

(E) The hanging wall on the right slides down relative to the footwall.

Answer 2

1. Two parallel normal faults form.

4. The hanging wall on the left slides down relative to the footwall.

5. The hanging wall on the right slides down relative to the footwall.