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james0929

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on: Jul 16, 2018

What factors determine rock strength?

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Question 2

List examples of geologic structures resulting from tension, compression, and shear.

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amcvicar

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Boom Correct answer

Answer to Question 2

Horsts and grabens develop from tensional stress, an anticline from compressional stress, and strike-slip faults from shear stress.

james0929

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018

Great answer, keep it coming

yeungji

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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