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Which term is used to describe the process of fracture growth and block displacement against one another?
Which term is used to describe the process of fracture growth and block displacement against one another?
- Deformation
- Tension
- Flowage
- Faulting (correct)
What is the name given to the locations where two blocks of rock move in relation to one another?
What is the name given to the locations where two blocks of rock move in relation to one another?
- Deformations
- Faults (correct)
- Fractures
- Displacements
What is the term used to describe the axis along which motion occurs in a fault?
What is the term used to describe the axis along which motion occurs in a fault?
- Fault plane (correct)
- Scarp
- Deformation
- Fracture
When are fractures more likely to occur in rocks?
When are fractures more likely to occur in rocks?
What is the term used to describe the bending of rock masses in the zone of flowage?
What is the term used to describe the bending of rock masses in the zone of flowage?
Which unit of time in the geologic time scale is the longest?
Which unit of time in the geologic time scale is the longest?
What is the main method used to establish the geologic time scale?
What is the main method used to establish the geologic time scale?
Which organization maintains the International Chronostratigraphic Chart?
Which organization maintains the International Chronostratigraphic Chart?
What is the correct order of the named units of time in the geologic time scale, from shortest to longest?
What is the correct order of the named units of time in the geologic time scale, from shortest to longest?
What role do living things play in the development of geologic time scales?
What role do living things play in the development of geologic time scales?
