Consider the faulting illustrated here. In a normal fault, the block above the fault moves down relative to the block below the fault. This fault motion is caused by tensional forces. Which of these would LEAST likely be predicted to occur along the fault line shown here

Question

A mountain formation

B increased volcanic activity

C increased frequency of earthquakes

D increased precipitation and severe weather

Answer 1

A mountain formation would be the least likely to occur along this fault line, as normal faults are associated with tensional forces that typically cause the block above the fault to move down relative to the block below the fault. This downward movement would not lead to the formation of mountains along this type of fault.