Forces in Earth's Crust

Question 1

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

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reverse

Question 2

A force that acts on rock to change its shape or volume is calleda.an aftershock.b.friction.c.liquefaction.d.stress.

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D

Question 3

In a strike-slip fault, the rocks on either side of the fault slip past each other sideways.

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T

Question 4

Which type of stress force produces reverse faults?a.shearingb.tensionc.compressiond.deformation

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C

Question 5

Type of stress that occurs when a mass of rock is pushed together is called a. shearing. b. tension. c. compression. d. deformation. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C

Question 6

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition The stress force that causes a mass of rock to pull or twist in opposite directions in called ______.

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anticline; shearing

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