Types of Stress in Rocks

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What is the main impact of stress on rocks?

  • Becoming smoother
  • Changing size or shape (correct)
  • Changing color
  • Increasing weight

In tensional stress, how is the rock affected?

  • Rock is stretched apart (correct)
  • Rock slips in a horizontal direction
  • Rock is pressed together
  • Rock is squeezed together

What happens during compressional stress?

  • Rock slips in a horizontal direction
  • Rock changes color
  • Rock is stretched apart
  • Rock is squeezed together (correct)

How can shear stress be described?

<p>Rock is being pulled in opposite directions but on different ends (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the first stage of rock deformation?

<p>Reversible change in shape or size (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which analogy best explains elastic deformation?

<p>Stretching an elastic waistband (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a rock experiences shear stress, what type of movement does it undergo?

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

What is ductile deformation?

<p>When rocks flow in response to stress (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text explain the concept of ductility using copper?

<p>Once copper is stretched, it cannot return to its original shape (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rock material is described as less flexible and cracks easily under stress?

<p>Quartz minerals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does temperature play in the flexibility of rock materials?

<p>High temperatures make materials more ductile (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does water content affect the brittleness of rocks?

<p>Less water makes rocks more brittle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to wet clay when it is baked in a kiln?

<p>It loses water content and becomes brittle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way are rocks similar to silly putty?

<p>Both rocks and silly putty can flow under pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Ductile rock' refers to rocks that:

<p>'Flow' in response to stress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Stress and Rock Deformation

  • Stress is a force that acts on a rock, causing it to deform.
  • The type of stress influences how the rock will deform.

Tensional Stress

  • Tensional stress pulls rocks apart, causing the rock to lengthen
  • Extension is the result of tensional stress.

Compressional Stress

  • Compressional stress squeezes rocks together, causing them to shorten.
  • Shortening is the result of compressional stress.

Shear Stress

  • Shear stress causes rocks to slide past each other.
  • Lateral movement is the result of shear stress.

Rock Deformation Stages

  • Elastic deformation is the first stage of deformation, where rock returns to its original shape once the stress is removed.
  • Analogy: A rubber band stretches when pulled, but returns to its original length when released.

Ductile Deformation

  • Ductile deformation occurs when rocks deform permanently and flow.
  • Ductility is a measure of a material's ability to deform without fracturing.
  • Example: Copper can be hammered into thin sheets because it is a ductile material.

Brittle Deformation

  • Brittle deformation occurs when a rock fractures or breaks under stress.
  • Brittle materials are less flexible and prone to cracking under stress.

Factors Affecting Rock Deformation

  • Temperature affects the flexibility of rocks: Hot rocks are more ductile, while cold rocks are more likely to fracture.
  • Water content also affects rock behavior: Wet rocks are more ductile and less brittle compared to dry rocks.
  • Example: Wet clay becomes more malleable, but when baked in a kiln, it becomes brittle and hard.

Silly Putty Analogy

  • Silly putty demonstrates the flexibility of rocks under stress.
  • Silly Putty is a solid that can flow like a liquid if it is stressed slowly.
  • Rocks can behave similarly, depending on factors like pressure, temperature, and time.

Ductile Rock Behavior

  • Ductile rocks are able to bend and flow without breaking.
  • Examples of ductile rocks include metamorphic rocks like marble and slate.
  • Ductile deformation is common in rocks that are under high pressure and temperature.

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