GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

EARTHQUAKES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which stress force pulls on the crust and stretches rock?
A
tension
B
compression
C
shearing
D
folding
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tension The stress force called tension pulls on the crust, stretching rock so that it becomes thinner in the middle.

Detailed explanation-2: -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. Deformation-any change in the volume or shape of Earth’s crust.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tension: Stress which occurs when rock pulls apart or gets longer. Shear Stress: Stress which occurs when tectonic plates move past each other causing rock to twist or change shape.

Detailed explanation-4: -Three main types of stresses affect the Earth–tensional, compressive and shear. These stresses are responsible for triggering earthquakes and contributing to other geological events, such as landslides.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tension is the state of being under stress, or more specifically in this case when the Earth’s crust is under stress. Tension often occurs along continental plates and is a strong force which drives plates apart under the ocean as well.

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