« previous next »

Author Question: Compare rock deformation in near surface environments to that deep within Earth's crust. Which ... (Read 96 times)

mspears3

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
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?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain how stress is different from strain.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


kardosa007

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 300
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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Inotropic therapy does not have a role in the treatment of most heart failure patients. These drugs can make patients feel and function better but usually do not lengthen the predicted length of their lives.

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

Did you know?

Each year in the United States, there are approximately six million pregnancies. This means that at any one time, about 4% of women in the United States are pregnant.

Did you know?

Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.

Did you know?

The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.

The Moon’s Interior and Its Effects on the Moon’s Surface The Moon’s Interior and Its Effects on the Moon’s Surface
Earth’s Heat Budget Earth’s Heat Budget
Apply deep circular friction with the fingertips to the erector muscles on the right side, moving ... Apply deep circular friction with the fingertips to the erector muscles on the right side, moving ...
Wavelengths that penetrate the earth's atmosphere Wavelengths that penetrate the earth's atmosphere
Earth Science is Environmental Science Earth Science is Environmental Science
Earth as a System: The Hydrologic Cycle Earth as a System: The Hydrologic Cycle
Video: Summary of female reproductive cycle days 1-28

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library