Rocks and Stress Deformation
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What happens to rocks under stress?

  • They become heavier
  • They shrink in size
  • They deform (correct)
  • They become transparent

Which type of stress is comparable to pulling on a string from both ends after it has been fully extended?

  • Normal stress
  • Shear stress
  • Tensional stress (correct)
  • Compressional stress

What type of deformation involves the rock changing size or shape but the change is reversible?

  • Brittle deformation
  • Elastic deformation (correct)
  • Ductile deformation
  • Plastic deformation

In which direction does rock slip under shear stress?

<p>Horizontal direction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does compressional stress affect rocks?

<p>Presses them together (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for rocks to experience ductile deformation?

<p>Rocks can be reshaped, but once changed, they stay that way. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do ductile materials like copper and ductile rocks respond to stress?

<p>They flow in response to stress. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between ductile and brittle rocks?

<p>Ductile rocks flow under pressure, while brittle rocks crack or fracture easily. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does temperature affect the deformation of rock material?

<p>At high temperatures, rock material becomes more ductile and flows more easily. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the presence of water affect the brittleness of a rock?

<p>Less water makes the rock more brittle and prone to breaking. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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