Stress in the Earth's Crust

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What is a fault?

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A fault is a fracture in the Earth's crust where there is no movement of rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is released when rocks suddenly move along a fault?

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The energy released is called an earthquake.

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What type of stress causes the Himalayas to rise?

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The stresses that cause the Himalayas to rise are compression.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

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True or False: A rock’s response to stress depends only on the type of stress.

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False. A rock’s response to stress also depends on factors like temperature, pressure, and the type of rock.

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What is the most common stress on rocks at convergent plate boundaries?

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The most common stress on rocks at convergent plate boundaries is compression.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

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Define tension in the context of Earth's crust.

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Tension is a type of stress that stretches rocks, causing them to thin.

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What is shear stress?

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Shear stress is a type of stress that causes rocks to slide past each other.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

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What is deformation in geology?

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Deformation is the change in shape or volume of rocks in response to stress.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

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What is the difference between elastic and plastic deformation?

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Elastic deformation is temporary and reversible, while plastic deformation is permanent.

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What is an anticline?

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An anticline is a type of fold in the Earth's crust that arches upward.