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mspears3

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Compare rock deformation in near surface environments to that deep within Earth's crust. Which deformation style will be more common in each location?
 
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Explain how stress is different from strain.
 
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kardosa007

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Brittle deformation is more common near the surface. Ductile deformation is more common at depth.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Stress is a measure of how much force is applied over a given area. Strain refers to the resulting change in the shape of the rock.


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