Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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The indicated light-colored band is crushed rock marking the location of an overthrust fault. Based on this information, which of the following statements is FALSE? OThis was a region of compressive stress. OThe outcrop displays normal dip-slip motion. The rocks above the fault are older than the rocks below it. All the above answers are false. 2 pts
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Transcribed Image Text:The indicated light-colored band is crushed rock marking the location of an overthrust fault. Based on this information, which of the following statements is FALSE? OThis was a region of compressive stress. OThe outcrop displays normal dip-slip motion. The rocks above the fault are older than the rocks below it. All the above answers are false. 2 pts
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