What is the difference between a joint and a fault?

A) A joint is formed by confining pressure.
B) A joint is formed by differential stress but a fault is not.
C) A fault is formed by tension, but a joint is formed by compression.
D) A fault displaces the rocks on one side relative to another.


D) A fault displaces the rocks on one side relative to another.

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