10 Questions
Which term is used to describe the process of fracture growth and block displacement against one another?
Faulting
What is the name given to the locations where two blocks of rock move in relation to one another?
Faults
What is the term used to describe the axis along which motion occurs in a fault?
Fault plane
When are fractures more likely to occur in rocks?
When the rocks are brittle
What is the term used to describe the bending of rock masses in the zone of flowage?
Flowage
Which unit of time in the geologic time scale is the longest?
Eon
What is the main method used to establish the geologic time scale?
Paleontology
Which organization maintains the International Chronostratigraphic Chart?
International Commission on Stratigraphy
What is the correct order of the named units of time in the geologic time scale, from shortest to longest?
Epoch, Age, Era, Period, Eon
What role do living things play in the development of geologic time scales?
They provide the timing of species emergence and disappearance
Test your knowledge of fault types and formations with this quiz! Learn about how rock masses adjust themselves due to tensions deep beneath the Earth's surface, leading to bending, fracturing, and displacement. Explore the causes and characteristics of different types of faults and enhance your understanding of this geological phenomenon.
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