Geological Structures Flashcards
1
Q
They are formed when rocks experience compressive stress and deform, causing the rocks to bend.
A
Folds
2
Q
What are the 3 types of folds?
A
- Monocline
- Anticline
- Syncline
3
Q
Also known as “one step” bend
A
Monocline
4
Q
which fold is Convex Upward (A-shaped)?
A
Anticline
5
Q
Which fold is Concave upward (U-shaped)?
A
Syncline
6
Q
It is a break or crack in Earth’s lithosphere
along which the rocks move.
A
Faults
7
Q
What are the parts of a fault?
A
- Footwall block
- Hanging wall block
8
Q
It is the block that is placed on top of the fault.
A
Footwall block
9
Q
It is the rock that is below the fault.
A
Hanging wall block
10
Q
What are the types of faults?
A
- Normal fault
- Reverse fault
- Strike-slip fault
