Red sea is an example of a ___________ structure.
Faulted
The correct option is C.
Explanation for correct option:
Explanation for incorrect options:
Option A:
A fold is a collection of initially flat surfaces, such as sedimentary layers, that have undergone persistent deformation to bend or curve. The Red sea is not a folded structure.
Option B:
Lava is molten rock or liquid that comes out on the earth's surface from the volcano. The Red sea is not an example of a lava structure.
Option D:
Residual structures are the heavy masses that are left behind even after the movement of tectonic plates. The Red sea is not a residual structure.
Final answer: Red sea is an example of a faulted structure.