GES 111 Physical Geology: Crustal Deformation Quiz
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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?

  • Fractures
  • Deformations (correct)
  • Erosions
  • Displacements

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?

<p>California, USA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chapter of the textbook covers the topic of Plate Tectonics?

<p>Chapter 14 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three major types of structures resulting from different types of stress?

<p>Folds, faults, and unconformities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What department at Galala University offers the course GES 111 Physical Geology?

<p>Field of Basic Sciences Department of Geological Sciences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Overturned fold' results when the axial plane and limbs are greatly inclined. True or False?

<p>True (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Crustal deformation occurs when internal strength of rocks exceeds the applied forces.' Is this statement True or False?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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