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What Is the Difference Between a Joint and a Fault

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What is the difference between a joint and a fault?


A) a joint is formed by confining pressure
B) a joint is formed by differential stress but a fault is not
C) a fault is formed by tension but a joint is formed by compression
D) a fault displaces the rocks on one side relative to another

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