STRESS on ROCKS

Front

What is the term for a stress that stretches rocks in two opposite directions?

Back

Tension

Front

What type of stress causes rocks to push or squeeze against one another?

Back

Compression

Front

What is described as the lateral movement of one rock surface against another?

Back

Shearing

Front

What term describes rocks that tend to bend (not break) under high stress?

Back

Ductile

Front

What type of rocks tend to fracture or break when placed under high stress?

Back

Brittle

Front

What is the main difference between ductile and brittle rocks?

Back

Ductile rocks bend under stress, while brittle rocks break.

Front

What happens to rocks under compression stress?

Back

They are pushed together, which can lead to folding or faulting.

Front

What is the effect of tension stress on rocks?

Back

It causes rocks to stretch and can lead to thinning or breaking.

Front

How does shearing stress affect rock formations?

Back

It causes rocks to slide past each other, leading to deformation.

Front

What is an example of a geological feature formed by compression?

Back

Mountain ranges, such as the Himalayas.