A reverse fault forms when:
A) the hanging wall rock moves downward compared to the footwall.
B) the hanging wall rock moves up along a dip-slip fault compared to the footwall.
C) the fault dips at an angle steeper than 45 degrees.
D) the fault dips at an angle less than 45 degrees.
Answer: B
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