Fault-block mountains,like those in the Basin and Range Province,are created when blocks rotate ________ along ________ faults.
A)up;reverse
B)up;normal
C)down;reverse
D)down;normal

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Fault-block mountains are created when blocks of rock are uplifted and tilted along normal faults, where one block moves down relative to the other. Therefore, the correct answer is D, "down;normal."

Fault-Block Mountains,like Those in the Basin and Range Province,are Created