Question

In a reverse fault, the ____.
a. hanging wall goes up relative to the footwall
b. hanging wall goes down relative to the footwall
c. hanging wall and footwall remain in the same position vertically
d. two sides of the fault slide past each other horizontally
e. two sides of the fault move away from each other

Answer 1

Answer: In a reverse fault, the:

a. hanging wall goes up relative to the footwall

Explanation: Because we are reversing, the hanging wall ought to meet the foot wall down below, because the footwall which is at the foot position ought to be down. That is why the reversed statement would be up.