Question

Which type of classification emphasises on appearance?

(a) Based on direction of slip

(b) Based on apparent movement

(c) Based on mode of occurrence

(d) Based on amount of dip of the fault

I got this question in semester exam.

This interesting question is from Classification of Faults topic in section Faults and Faulting of Engineering Geology

Answer 1

The correct answer is (b) Based on apparent movement

For explanation: The emphasis in the case of faults based on apparent movement as basis is only on appearance because actually it may require to be established which of the two parts, hanging wall and the foot wall, has moved during faulting and by how much.