Movements along normal faults can produce alternating upthrown and down-dropped fault blocks. What are the names associated with these blocks, respectively?

A) Synclines and anticlines
B) Domes and basins
C) Horsts and grabens
D) Left-lateral and right-lateral


Answer: C

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