Earthquake

Front

What are the two segments of a stress-strain curve?

Back

Elastic Deformation and Plastic Deformation

Front

What type of stress causes reverse faults?

Back

Compression

Front

What type of stress causes normal faults?

Back

Tension

Front

What type of stress causes strike-slip faults?

Back

Shear

Front

What are the three kinds of stress in geology?

Back

Compression, Tension, Shear

Front

What is the term for the vibrations caused by sudden movement along fractures in rocks?

Back

Earthquake

Front

How do surface waves move the ground?

Back

Causes the ground to move sideways and up and down like ocean waves.

Front

What is the difference between elastic deformation and plastic deformation?

Back

Elastic deformation is reversible, while plastic deformation is permanent.

Front

What is the relationship between stress and strain in rocks?

Back

Stress causes strain, which is the deformation of rocks.

Front

What geological feature is formed by the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Faults.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3