Question

The displacement of rock strata on either sides of a crack results in

a. transform plate movement
b. folding
c. divergent plate movement
d. faulting

Answer 1

The correct answer is option (d).

Explanation: When two lithospheric plates move away from each other during a divergent plate movement, a tension is caused that creates a crack on the Earth's crust. Faults are created due to the displacement of rock strata on either sides of the crack. This is known as faulting. Landform features that are formed as a result of faulting are block mountains and rift valleys.