Question 34
Earth Movements and VulcanicityUse Figure Y (a block diagram with blocks marked A and B) to answer this question. The area marked A in the diagram can be described as
- A.Escarpment
- B.Fault block
- C.Rift valley
- D.Block mountain
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (Rift valley)
Explanation
Block A has sunk down between two faults, below the blocks on either side: a rift valley.