What is the difference between a joint and a fault?
A. A fault is formed by tension but a joint is formed by compression.
B. A fault displaces the rocks on one side relative to another.
C. A joint is formed by differential stress but a fault is not.
D. A joint is formed by confining pressure.
Answer: B
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