Deformation and Metamorphism Test

Most deformation is caused by tectonic stress and the _____ associated with it.

• confining pressure

• differential stress

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

What is the process of changing the characteristics of a rock caused by changes in temperature, pressure, or volatile content?

• metamorphism

• lithification

• recrystallization

• rock cycle

What happens to the temperature and pressure of rocks if they are buried deep into the asthenosphere?

• increases

• decreases

• remain constant

• intermittently degrading

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

This is the force when exerted over a specific area causes the deformation in the Earth's crust.

• Stress

• Strain

This type of crustal deformation is caused by ductile strain deep underground.

• Folds

• Faults

This type of crustal deformation is the result of brittle strain among the cool conditions found in the crust.

• Folds

• Faults

TRUE OR FALSE:

Crustal deformation causes earthquakes.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Identify the type of stress illustrated in this photo.

• displacement

• rotation

• strain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The two primary ways that rocks fractures are joints and faults. Which is shown here.

• joints

• faults

A specialized type of joint forms as rock is uplifted and fractures due to reduced pressure. Shown here

• columnar joints

• vertical joints

• unloading joints

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2