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(i) Features that may form as a result of faulting.
- Fault scarps / Escarpments
- Block / Horst Mountain
- Tilt block
(ii) Methods to collect data
- Administering questionnaires
- Including interviews
- Through direct observation
- Through content analysis
(iii) Economic benefits of faulting
- Lakes associated with faulting are good fishing grounds / mining etc.
- Hot water coming through faults are utilized o produce geothermal power.
- Scarp springs on foot of scarps provides water for domestic use.
- Features associated with faulting form beautiful scenery for both local and foreign tourists hence foreign exchange.
- Rivers from faulting provide water for irrigation, domestic and generation of energy.
- Faulting has exposed minerals which have been mined hence providing foreign exchange for the country.
Kavungya answered the question on November 14, 2022 at 11:41
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