Question

a scientist observes rock masses that have moved past each other in opposite horizontal directions. which feature does the scientist observe?
plateau
syncline
strike - slip fault
fault - block mountain

Explanation:

A strike - slip fault is a type of fault where rock masses move horizontally past each other in opposite directions. A plateau is a flat - topped elevated landform. A syncline is a fold in rock layers that is concave upward. Fault - block mountains are formed by the movement of large blocks of rock along faults due to tensional forces, not by horizontal side - by - side movement.

Answer:

C. strike - slip fault