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What are the three types of stress that result in three major types of structures?
What are the three types of stress that result in three major types of structures?
- Shear, transitional, and compressive
- Tensional, transitional, and compressional
- Tensional, compressional, and shear (correct)
- Transitional, shear, and tensional
What are the physical changes in rocks called when forces exceed their internal strength?
What are the physical changes in rocks called when forces exceed their internal strength?
- Fractures
- Deformations (correct)
- Erosions
- Displacements
What type of structure results from an inclined axial plane and limbs?
What type of structure results from an inclined axial plane and limbs?
- Overthrusts
- Unconformities
- Folds (correct)
- Faults
Where is the San Andreas strike-slip fault located?
Where is the San Andreas strike-slip fault located?
Which chapter of the textbook covers the topic of Plate Tectonics?
Which chapter of the textbook covers the topic of Plate Tectonics?
What are the three major types of structures resulting from different types of stress?
What are the three major types of structures resulting from different types of stress?
What department at Galala University offers the course GES 111 Physical Geology?
What department at Galala University offers the course GES 111 Physical Geology?
'Overturned fold' results when the axial plane and limbs are greatly inclined. True or False?
'Overturned fold' results when the axial plane and limbs are greatly inclined. True or False?
'Crustal deformation occurs when internal strength of rocks exceeds the applied forces.' Is this statement True or False?
'Crustal deformation occurs when internal strength of rocks exceeds the applied forces.' Is this statement True or False?