Question

a scientist observes a feature where the hanging wall moved downward relative to the footwall. which feature does the scientist observe?
anticline
syncline
normal fault
strike - slip fault

Explanation:

Anticlines and synclines are fold - like structures, not related to hanging wall - footwall movement. In a normal fault, the hanging wall moves downward relative to the footwall. In a strike - slip fault, movement is horizontal.

Answer:

C. normal fault