Question

Identify the type of fault in the given figure. 

• A. Normal fault
• B. Strike-slip fault
• C. Reverse fault
• D. Thrust fault

Hint:

In a strike-slip fault, the displacement is horizontal. If the blocks slide past each other without vertical movement, it's a strike-slip fault.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding fault types.
Faults are fractures in the Earth's crust where displacement occurs. In a strike-slip fault, the displacement is horizontal, and the blocks slide past each other.

Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) Normal fault: This type of fault involves vertical displacement where the hanging wall moves downward relative to the footwall, which is not shown in the figure.
(B) Strike-slip fault: Correct — In a strike-slip fault, the fault line displaces horizontally, which is visible in the figure.
(C) Reverse fault: In a reverse fault, the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall, which does not match the figure.
(D) Thrust fault: Thrust faults are a type of reverse fault with low-angle faults, which is not applicable here.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (B) Strike-slip fault, as this fault involves horizontal displacement.