What type of structure is expressed in this cliff face?
A)normal faults
B)reverse faults
C)joints
D)folds

Question

What type of structure is expressed in this cliff face? 
A)normal faults 
B)reverse faults 
C)joints 
D)folds

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structures visible in the cliff face are geometric patterns of fractures called joints. These are natural cracks that form in the rock due to stress, but they do not involve any displacement of the rock layers. This rules out options A, B, and D which all involve movement of rock layers.

What Type of Structure Is Expressed in This Cliff Face