Which phrases describe faults? Select three options.

A are cracks in Earth's crust

B cause gaps in the geologic record

C cause rocks to break and move

D are younger than surrounding rocks

E are igneous rocks that form beneath Earth's surface

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Geography

Santos Levine

2 August, 17:53

Which phrases describe faults? Select three options.

A are cracks in Earth's crust

B cause gaps in the geologic record

C cause rocks to break and move

D are younger than surrounding rocks

E are igneous rocks that form beneath Earth's surface

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Greer · Answer 1

A, C, E

Explanation:

A because a fault is the shifting of two plates against each other,

C because when the faults get to much stress they can cause the rocks on the surface to break an move,

E because the magma under the plates cause pressure and tension which aid in the movement of plates.

Which phrases describe faults? Select three options.A are cracks in Earth's crustB cause gaps in the geologic recordC cause rocks to break and moveD are younger than surrounding rocksE are igneous rocks that form beneath Earth's surface

Which phrases describe faults? Select three options.

A are cracks in Earth's crust

B cause gaps in the geologic record

C cause rocks to break and move

D are younger than surrounding rocks

E are igneous rocks that form beneath Earth's surface