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Q · Earthquakemedium · 45s
What is a fault in geological terms?
TopicEarthquake
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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A fault is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock, where movement can cause earthquakes. Stress accumulation and sudden release along faults cause seismic activity.
Final Answer: Option B - Cracks where displacement occurs during earthquakes