For each of the localities described, determine whether the dominant deformation is due to tension, compression, or shear
• The fold and thrust belt in Wyoming
• The normal-faulted basin and range region in Nevada
• The right-lateral San Andreas Fault in California
What will be an ideal response?
The fold and thrust belt in Wyoming. compression
The normal-faulted basin and range region in Nevada. tension
The right-lateral San Andreas fault in California. shear
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