Question

a geologist discovers a fault in a massive rock while out in the field. he notices that the fault occurs at an angle and that the hanging wall has moved downward from the footwall. what type of fault has the geologist found? normal fault reverse fault divergent fault strike - slip fault

Explanation:

In a normal fault, the fault occurs at an angle and the hanging - wall moves downward relative to the footwall. In a reverse fault, the hanging - wall moves upward. Divergent is not a type of fault in this context. In a strike - slip fault, there is horizontal movement along the fault plane.

Answer:

normal fault