When most of the movement along a fault is horizontal,the fault is referred to as a __________ fault.
A)reverse
B)thrust
C)normal
D)strike-slip

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A strike-slip fault is characterized by horizontal movement along the fault plane, which can be either left-lateral or right-lateral. Reverse faults involve vertical movement where the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall, while normal faults involve vertical movement where the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall. Thrust faults involve low-angle reverse faulting, where the hanging wall moves up and over the footwall.

When Most of the Movement Along a Fault Is Horizontal,the