Learning Goal: I’m working on a geology writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
State the type of change rocks undergo during the formation of a mountain belt.
State the difference between brittle and plastic deformation. List the factors that determine whether a rock will behave brittlely or plastically.
Explain the difference between stress and strain.
Sketch, label, and explain the three types of faults. Be sure to capture the type of stress, the direction of movement, and its name.
Sketch and describe the two types of folds. Be sure to label the hinge and limbs on each. Briefly state (summarize) how these structures form.