Which feature is created when a block of rock dropped down in relation to the block of rock beside it?(1 point)
Responses
transform fault produced by shear
transform fault produced by shear
normal fault produced by tension
normal fault produced by tension
thrust fault produced by compression
thrust fault produced by compression
reverse fault produced by compression
normal fault produced by tension
The feature that is created when a block of rock dropped down in relation to the block of rock beside it is a normal fault produced by tension.
The correct answer is a normal fault produced by tension.
To understand why, let's break down the options and the processes behind them:
1. Transform fault produced by shear: A transform fault occurs when two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally. This type of fault is not related to the scenario of a block of rock dropping down in relation to the block beside it, so it is not the correct answer for this question.
2. Normal fault produced by tension: A normal fault is created by tensional forces, which are forces that pull rocks apart. In this scenario, the block of rock drops down compared to the block beside it due to the pulling force. This is the correct answer for this question.
3. Thrust fault produced by compression: A thrust fault occurs when two tectonic plates collide and one is forced on top of the other. Compression forces push the rocks together, causing one to move up and over the other. This scenario does not match the description given, so it is not the correct answer.
4. Reverse fault produced by compression: A reverse fault is also caused by compression forces, but in this case, the rocks move in the opposite direction compared to thrust faults. Instead of one rock sliding over the other, the rocks move vertically, with the upper rock moving up and over the lower one. This scenario does not align with the situation described, so it is not the correct answer.
In summary, when a block of rock drops down in relation to the block beside it, it is due to a normal fault produced by tension.