what type of stress occurs when one plate pushes against another? compression faulting shearing tension

what type of stress occurs when one plate pushes against another? compression faulting shearing tension

what type of stress occurs when one plate pushes against another? compression faulting shearing tension

Answer

Brief Explanations:

Compression stress occurs when one plate pushes against another. Faulting is a result of stress, not a type of stress in this context. Shearing is when plates slide past each other. Tension is when plates pull apart.

Answer:

A. compression