Unit 7: Our Changing Planet Exam Outline

What does it mean when a layer of rock deforms?

• The layer of rock changes shape or size from applied stress.

• The rock transforms into a brand new type of rock.

• The chemical properties of the rock change the molecular structure.

• I have no idea...

Plates move toward each other and collide, causing one to slide under the other.

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Transform

• Invert

Plates slide past each other.

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Transform

• Invert

Plates move away from each other.

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Transform

• Invert

The effect of forces that act on an object or body of matter, such as an area of Earth's crust.

• Shear

• Tension

• Stress

• Compression

__________ is a type of stress that happens as side-by-side forces act in different directions on an area of Earth's crust.

• Shear

• Tension

• Stress

• Compression

__________ is a type of stress that happens as forces push on an area of the crust from both sides

• Shear

• Tension

• Stress

• Compression

_________ is a type of stress that happens as forces pull in opposite directions on an area of Earth's crust.

• Shear

• Tension

• Stress

• Compression

A bend or crumpling of Earth's crust

• Fold

• Fault

• Shear

• Breakage

A crack in Earth's crust where rock on either side has moved

• Fold

• Fault

• Shear

• Breakage