Which are true of faults?
A) A lateral fault may result from horizontal compression.
B) Orientation of a fault depends on directions of stresses.
C) Vertical compression may result in a more vertically oriented fault.
D) These are all true of faults.

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Faults are fractures in the Earth's crust resulting from stresses that cause blocks of crust to move relative to each other. The orientation and type of fault (e.g., lateral, vertical) depend on the direction of the applied stresses. Horizontal compression can lead to lateral faults, while vertical compression can result in faults with a more vertical orientation. Thus, all the statements provided are true regarding the nature and formation of faults.

Which Are True of Faults