Tensional stress along a fault can result in a dropped hanging-wall block relative to the footwall side,producing a
A)normal fault.
B)strike-slip fault.
C)reverse fault.
D)thrust fault.

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Tensional stress results in stretching and pulling apart of rock. A normal fault occurs when a hanging-wall block drops down relative to the footwall side due to tensional stress. Thus, option A is the correct choice. Strike-slip faults occur due to shear stress, while reverse and thrust faults occur due to compressional stress.

Tensional Stress Along a Fault Can Result in a Dropped