A crustal block which is downtown with a steep fault scrap on either side is a ________.

a - syncline
b - fault block mountain
c - graben
d - horst
e - rift valley


c - graben

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A) snow and sleet B) snow and rain C) snow and freezing rain D) freezing rain and sleet E) sleet and snow

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Describe the creative forces and typical characteristics of the three major types of faults

What will be an ideal response?

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During a hurricane or other strong coastal storm, material on barrier islands can be moved from the seaward side to the side away from the sea in the process called

A) collision. B) overwash. C) ebb. D) sheet erosion.

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