Question

the image shows a type of stress. which type of fault occurs when rock is subjected to this type of stress? hanging normal reverse strike - slip

Explanation:

Normal faults occur when rocks are subjected to tensional stress, which is depicted by the arrows pulling apart in the image. In a normal - fault, the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall due to this tensional stress. Hanging is not a type of fault. Reverse faults occur under compressional stress. Strike - slip faults occur due to shear stress.

Answer:

B. normal