Which of these statements best describes a normal fault?

1.) one fault block moves up relative to the other one.

2.) two fault blocks move in the same direction.

3.) two fault blocks move past each other horizontally (not moving up or down).

4.) one fault block moves down relative to the other one.

the first phase of the government’s plan for settlement was building the transcontinental railroad. the railroad provided a way to bring settlers and manufactured goods west and ship their agricultural and mining produce east. the transcontinental railroad was an essential artery for rapid development of the frontier.

the second phase of the government’s plan was a liberal land distribution policy that made it possible for many people to homestead. with these two key elements—transportation and cheap land—the government rapidly achieved its goal of persuading people to move west, settle on farms, and push back the frontier.