earth and space Flashcards
quiz 3
earth is the only planet that has this system
tectonic movement
study of crustal movements as a result of ocean floor expansion
plate tectonics
what is a fractured surface which has had motion
fault
what is a rock mass slipping downward (hanging wall). the two rocks are being pulled opposite of each other
normal faults
rock mass moving upward over another rock mass (footwall). two rock masses pushing toward each other and one goes up above the other.
reverse fault
what is the rock masses moving horizontally (shearing motion) slide past each other
strike-slip fault
what are cliffs along normal or revers faults
fault scarps
what is caused by slow continuous movement
folding
what type of fold is trough- fold downward
syncline
what type of fold is arch- fold upward
anticline
what is a cone produce by volcanic deposits
a volcanic mountain
what is the tallest mountain in the world coming up from the base in the water to summit
Mauna Kea
what are fault-block mountains formed by
normal and reverse faults (Teton mountains)
what occurs due to the folding of continental plates
folded mountains (rocky mountains)
what does Pangea mean
all earth
