EARTH SCIENCE
EARTHQUAKES
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Question
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Stress that pushes masses of rock in opposite directions, in a sideways movement is called ____
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compression
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fault
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tension
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shearing
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Shearing-the stress that pushes a mass of rock in two opposite directions. Tension-the stress force that pulls the crust, stretching rock so that it becomes thinner in the middle. Compression-the stress force that squeezes rock until it folds or breaks.
Detailed explanation-2: -Shear Stress: Stress which occurs when tectonic plates move past each other causing rock to twist or change shape.
Detailed explanation-3: -Tensional stress involves forces pulling in opposite directions, which results in strain that stretches and thins rock. Compressional stress involves forces pushing together, and compressional strain shows up as rock folding and thickening.
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