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The diagram below represent feature produced by faulting . use it to answer Question

      

The diagram below represent feature produced by faulting . use it to answer Question
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a) Name the feature marked p , Q and R
b)Differentiate between a normal fault and reverse fault

  

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John
a) P-Horst block, Q- Rift valley , R – Fault scarp/ escarpment

b)- in a normal fault , part of the fault is exposed to form an escarpment reverse fault the plane is not exposed

-A normal fault is caused by tensional forces while a reverse fault occurs due to compressional forces

-In a normal fault , the up through move away from down throw while a reverse fault the up throw
johnmulu answered the question on October 3, 2017 at 10:13


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