Fault types are defined by
A) the tilt and orientation of the fault plane.
B) the amount of movement along the fault plane.
C) the amount of energy liberated during movement.
D) the type of rock material in which they occur.

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Fault types are primarily defined by the tilt and orientation of the fault plane, which determines whether they are normal, reverse, or strike-slip faults.

Fault Types Are Defined by