Question 35
Earth Movements and VulcanicityUse Figure Y (a block diagram with blocks marked A and B) to answer this question. The area marked B in the diagram is an example of a

- A.Cuesta
- B.Horst
- C.Embarkment
- D.Rift valley system
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (Horst)
Explanation
Blocks B stand up above the sunken block between faults, so each is a horst (block mountain).