Geology102:Quiz-Unit09

Geology102:Quiz-Unit09

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20 Qs

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Geology102:Quiz-Unit09

Geology102:Quiz-Unit09

Assessment

Quiz

Science

University

Hard

Created by

James Young

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of stress involves forces pulling in opposite directions, resulting in stretching and thinning of rocks?

Compressional stress

Tensional stress

Shear stress

Brittle stress

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for a change in shape that is reversible after stress is released?

Elastic deformation

Ductile deformation

Brittle deformation

Fracture

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

What factor increases the ductility of a rock?

Increase in temperature

Increase in strain rate

Increase in rock strength

Decrease in temperature

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the "strike" angle measured on a geological map?

By the depth of the rock layer

By the angle with respect to true north or south

By the color of the rock

By the temperature of the area

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are geologic folds?

Layers of rock that are curved or bent

Layers of rock that are flat and unbent

Layers of rock that are broken into pieces

Layers of rock that are melted and reformed

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of deformation allows folds to occur?

Ductile deformation

Brittle deformation

Elastic deformation

Plastic deformation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

What causes a basin to accumulate more sediment?

Erosion of the center part

Weight of the sediment causing subsidence

Formation of reefs

Upwarping of rock beds

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