Complete the table. Undeformed block Effects of Effects of Effects of shear forces compressional forces tensional forces FIGURE 18.1 Schematic block diagram illustrating the effects of stresses or applied forces (with arrows) and the resulting strains or deformations produced by stress (changes in shape) of a previously undeformed rock. Was force: -tension Was fault slip: -normal Has crust: -lengthened -shortened -or neither? Relative movement of blocks was: E-W, N-S, NE-SW, etc.? Block diagram compression -shear? -reverse -strike slip? Lengthened Tension Normal SE NW Shortened Compression Reverse Neither Shear Strike

Q: The luminosity of the Sun Ls=3.8×1026W. Mars orbits at a distance of 1.5 AU from the Sun. Calculate ...

A: Flux radiation is amount of radiation received by a source on an object, Sun is the most important n...

Q: What is the significance of aphelion and perihelion in Earth’s seasons?

A: The season is a time of year separated by special weather conditions. The four seasons - spring, sum...

Q: Fossil fuels (oil, coal, and natural gas) provide us with much of the energy that allows us drive a ...

A: Any member from the group of hydrocarbon material acknowledges as fossil fuels. It includes material...

Q: Understand the following terms and concepts: atom, nucleus, electron, isotope, element, crystal, min...

A: Rock is aggregate of mineral, sediment and other rock particle which is solid naturally occurring sh...

Q: What are the names of the zones of ground water underneath the earths surface

A: The ground water  in the underneath surface of earth occur in two zones; zone of saturation and zone...

Q: How does plate tectonics influence where sediments are deposited?

A: Plate tectonics is known as the driving mechanism for the origin, growth, and development of contine...

Q: science

A: The planet earth is rich with plants and animal diversity that is balanced by nature itself. There a...

Q: QI- Explain in details how metamorphism alters rocks? Q2- How mineral of igneous rock can be crystal...

A: There are mainly three types of rocks are occur in earth namely; igneous, sedimentary and metamorphi...

Q: 1. Percolation is the movement of water within soil profile, a process that follows infiltration.

A: The water cycle is the circular movement of water in Earth's subsystems. It is very much important f...

Q: What is the Hydro logical cycle

A: Hydrological Cycle Hydrological or water cycle is a cycle in which water moves from atmosphere to th...

Q: List the 5 classes of the crystal-chemical classification of minerals, giving a mineral example for ...

A: A crystal can be described as a homogeneous solid bounded by planes that have formed naturally and h...

Q: You have been contracted by the metropolitan assembly to lead a consulting team to select an area fo...

A: Geotechnical discipline is the category of planning that encompasses design, analysis, foundational ...

Q: Why are metamorphic rocks often found in contact with plutonic rocks such as granite?

A: Plutonic rocks are the rocks that are formed due to the crystallization of magma inside the Earth's ...

Q: What is remote sensing, and what kinds of information can be gathered in this way?

A: Although geological field expeditions are always a very good way of obtaining data, modern geospatia...

Q: In your own ways, what can you do to lessen the air pollution in your area?

A: Air pollution is the phenomenon of adding harmful or toxic substances in the atmosphere. These harmf...

Q: How is the use of artificial reefs in rebuilding coral reefs around Maryland and Virginia.

A: Artificial reefs are man-made structures placed intentionally for the purpose of creating a habitat ...

Q: What happens to the relative humidity of unsaturated air if the temperature decreases? Why?

A: Relative humidity is the measure of the amount of water vapour determined with respect to the temper...

Q: What is the longest day of the year (the day with the greatest number of daylight hours) in the midl...

A: The amount of sunlight at any place on earth is the function of latitude, earth's rotation, revoluti...

Q: What is the Earth's heat source?

A: Source of Earth's Heat In the interior of the earth, the temperature increases with depth. There are...

Q: What are the phases of the moon

A: The Moon is the single natural satellite of the Earth. In one part of the Earth, it is the largest n...

Q: 11- Recumbent fold have axial surface a-horizontal b-plung c-Other

A: An axial surface is a plane that contains the axis of a fold.  A plunge is the dip of a line or the ...

Q: Q2- A rock has been crystallized form magma then it is changed into a metamorphic rock and finally b...

A: On our planet, three types of rocks are found- igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. One rock type ...

Q: Title: Sub-Sahara Africa Physical Geography How many land surface does the rainforest cover? and...

A: The region encompasses the continental portion of Africa. Along with the countries and further class...

Q: Explain why the mountains often have abundant precipitation on their windward slopes?

A: Mountains are tall, elevated geological features having steep sides. They are formed along the conti...

Q: Part 2: choose the correct answer Choose the correct answer 1- Plate tectonic deal with a- Generatio...

A: Since multiple questions have been asked, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any ...

Q: Identify which nonrenewable energy use is potentially environmentally harmful.

A: Energy is an important factor for human civilization and development. Different energy sources are u...

Q: Where do the warmest global temperatures occur? over the continent or ocean? What about coolest temp...

A: Our earth consists of about 71% of its area covered with ocean waters, and the rest area is the land...

Q: Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?I. Burning fossil fuels is a form of utilizing biomas...

A: Biomass energy is the energy produced by utilising the materials that are derived from biological el...

Q: What are the ways that air is lifted enough to make clouds and precipitation?

A: The air from the surface of earth lifts under four different mechanisms- Orographic Lifting, Updraft...

Q: Why is human population control an important part of global sustainability? What is food insecurity?...

A: Let us first discuss about what is global sustainability? Global sustainability: Is defined as the ...

Q: Pangaea is Endogenic and Exogenic All land O Subsurface processes Supercontent Nothing mentioned O c...

A: Tectonic plates are piece of earth crust and upper mantle which together are called as lithosphere. ...

Q: Why can no map of the world be as accurate as a globe?

A: Maps are the symbolic representations of some parameters of a geographical area. There are five type...

Q: QUestion bassed on, "unconformity".   I have tried it but got it incorrect.   Please be clear.

A: An unconformity is defined as the period of  non- depositional or a period of erosion. The unconform...

Q: Volcanoes most commonly from where

A: A mountain or hill structure, typically in the shape of a cone, erupts hot lava, gases, and rock fra...

Q: Who did the need to intetact with environment lead to an advancement in civilization?

A: The environment is something that surrounds us. Both the abiotic or non-living components and biotic...

Q: What are invasive species? How might their presence particularly affect biodiversity hotspots?

A: Invasive species are organisms that are not native to a particular area and it causes ecological or ...

Q: I’m stuck on this question

A: Sedimentary rocks are types of rocks formed by the accumulation or deposition of minerals or living ...

Q: What is the typical available solar power at solar noon under overcast condition? a. 100 W/m2 . b. 1...

A: Let us first discuss about the terminology use in the question that are Solar Power and Solar noon. ...

Q: Why is the the 'leach time' for different soils an important parameter to measure?   What were the m...

A: Soil is the outermost layer of the Earth, which is a mixture of minerals, sediments, gases, water, o...

Q: How has groundwater mining affected the ogallala aquifer since the 1930s?

A: The groundwater is the natural source of water which stores the rainwater that percolates down from ...

Q: Discuss 2 major examples of weathered statues in NY.      Explain what type of weathering has occur...

A: Weathering and erosion are two main exogenic processes that occur on the earth’s surface which shape...

Q: Describe about the Erosion control function in Geosynthetics?

A: Geosynthetics are artificial products that are designed and install to stabilize the terrain. These ...

Q: Describe the application and conditions of residual soils.

A: In situ weathering of parent rock results into deposition of the materials that forms residual soils...

Q: Mountains are formed as a result of tectonic activity. What justifies this inference? O When two pla...

A: Tectonic plates are large solid slabs in continuous motion due to the mantle's convection process. T...

Q: What is the difference between weather and climate?

A: Weather and climate are two important factors to determine the habitability and geographical conditi...

Q: Flux melting.  . . a. occurs when the pressure decreases on hot rock b. is common at mid-ocean ridge...

A: Flux melting deals with the melting of rock at the lower melting point due to the addition of some f...

Q: List the inputs for a named Commercial Food Production System (for example a corn field in Indiana)

A: Commercial Food Production System A commercial food production system involves growing of food crop ...

Q: Q2- How mineral of igneous rock can be crystallized from magma?

A: Rocks are a naturally occurring aggregation of minerals. They can be classified as igneous, sediment...

Q: Help with these

A: There are various kinds of natural processes occurring on the Earth, some of them being construction...

Q: What was the name of the first international agreement on climate change? a. Red List b. Montreal Pr...

A: Climate is not a stable thing but in fact it always keeps on changing. Climate change is a long-term...