Rift valleys are characterized by __________ faults and __________ earthquakes.
A) reverse, shallow
B) normal, shallow
C) reverse, very deep
D) normal, very deep

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Rift valleys are formed by the stretching and pulling apart of the Earth's crust, which results in normal faults and shallow earthquakes. This allows magma from the mantle to rise up, leading to the formation of volcanoes and the creation of new crust. Reverse faults and very deep earthquakes are more commonly associated with convergent plate boundaries, where two plates collide and one is forced beneath the other.

Rift Valleys Are Characterized by __________ Faults and __________ Earthquakes

Rift Valleys Are Characterized by Faults and Earthquakes