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What happens when rocks are stressed?
What happens when rocks are stressed?
- Rocks undergo deformation, changing in size or shape. (correct)
- Rocks become indestructible when stressed.
- Rocks remain unchanged when subjected to stress.
- Rocks experience emotional stress like humans.
Which type of stress is similar to pulling on a string from both ends after it is fully extended?
Which type of stress is similar to pulling on a string from both ends after it is fully extended?
- Torsional stress
- Tensional stress (correct)
- Shear stress
- Compressional stress
In which stage of rock deformation is the change reversible?
In which stage of rock deformation is the change reversible?
- Plastic deformation
- Permanent deformation
- Elastic deformation (correct)
- Brittle deformation
What happens during compressional stress?
What happens during compressional stress?
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How does shear stress affect rocks?
How does shear stress affect rocks?
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What happens to rocks when they experience ductile deformation?
What happens to rocks when they experience ductile deformation?
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Which of the following materials is ductile like rocks that flow in response to stress?
Which of the following materials is ductile like rocks that flow in response to stress?
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How do brittle rocks respond to stress compared to ductile rocks?
How do brittle rocks respond to stress compared to ductile rocks?
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Why do materials become more brittle at lower temperatures?
Why do materials become more brittle at lower temperatures?
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How does the presence of water affect the brittleness of a rock?
How does the presence of water affect the brittleness of a rock?
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