4.4 "Deforming the Earth's Crust" Flashcards
1
Q
stress that occurs when forces act to squeeze an object
A
compression
2
Q
stress that occurs when forces act to stretch an object
A
tension
3
Q
the bending of rock layers due to stress
A
folding
4
Q
a break in a body of rock along which one block slides relative to another
A
fault
5
Q
the rising of regions of the Earth’s crust to higher elevations
A
uplift
6
Q
the sinking of regions of the Earth’s crust to lower levels
A
subsidence
