Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of these statements are correct regarding the importance of faults?

1. To detect earthquakes.
2. To detect petroleum deposits.
3. To detect more underground water.

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. 1 & 3
• D. 1, 2 & 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 & 3

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The faults have enormous importance as it can control the movement of groundwater,can be useful to detect seismicity,can exert a strong influence on the distribution of mineralisation and the subsurface accumulations of hydrocarbons and can have a major influence on the shaping of the landscape