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

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

Fault Types Are Differentiated by