9 Questions
What are the three types of stress that result in three major types of structures?
Tensional, compressional, and shear
What are the physical changes in rocks called when forces exceed their internal strength?
Deformations
What type of structure results from an inclined axial plane and limbs?
Folds
Where is the San Andreas strike-slip fault located?
California, USA
Which chapter of the textbook covers the topic of Plate Tectonics?
Chapter 14
What are the three major types of structures resulting from different types of stress?
Folds, faults, and unconformities
What department at Galala University offers the course GES 111 Physical Geology?
Field of Basic Sciences Department of Geological Sciences
'Overturned fold' results when the axial plane and limbs are greatly inclined. True or False?
True
'Crustal deformation occurs when internal strength of rocks exceeds the applied forces.' Is this statement True or False?
False
Test your knowledge of crustal deformation and structures in physical geology with this quiz. It covers the lecture material from Chapter 14 of the course.
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