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Geological Engineering · Q23

Geological Hazards

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 23

Q23

The term "fault" in geology refers to:

A.
Crack in a mineral
B.
Joint in sedimentary rocks
C.
Fracture in Earth's crust with displacement
Answer
D.
River channel

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
A fault is a fracture along which movement has occurred in Earth's crust, often responsible for earthquakes.