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Which type of fault results from the horizontal compression of rocks causing one block to move upwar...........

Geography and Environment (UPPCS) World Physical Aspects
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    Which type of fault results from the horizontal compression of rocks, causing one block to move upward relative to the other?

    Normal fault

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    Reverse fault

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    Strike-slip fault

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    Transform fault

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:

    Reverse fault

    • In a reverse fault, the block above the fault moves up relative to the block below the fault.
    • This fault motion is caused by compressional forces and results in shortening.

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