Faults and Stress in Earth's Crust

What is stress in Earth’s crust?

Stress Changes Earth’s Crust — The more stress on a rock, the __________.

Stress Changes Earth’s Crust — What happens once the stress becomes stronger than the forces holding the rock together?

What is tension in Earth’s crust?

3 Types of Stress — Compression: Choose the description that correctly defines compression in Earth’s crust.

3 Types of Stress — Shearing: Choose the description that correctly defines shearing in Earth’s crust.

Normal Faults — What type of stress forms normal faults?

Normal Faults — The hanging wall moves __________ relative to the footwall in a normal fault.

What type of stress forms reverse faults?

Reverse Faults — The hanging wall moves __________ relative to the footwall in a reverse fault.