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For the attached figure, Using different colors for the different faulting types, circle five examples each of (a) normal faults, (b) reverse faults, and (c) strike-slip faults.

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This solution provides an identification of normal, reverse and strike slip faults using beach ball symbols.

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See the attached file. Each type of fault has a characteristic "beach ball." Beach balls represent the focal mechanisms of the fault. The dark areas of beach balls ...

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