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The three main types of stress in a rock are shearing, tension, and compression.
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∙ 13y ago1. extensional <--- ---> 2. compressional ---><--and 3. shear (up and down or sideways)
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∙ 8y agoThe three main types of stress in a rock are shearing, tension, and compression. Answer this question…
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∙ 14y agoTension, compression and shear.
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∙ 14y agoCompression, tension and shear.
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What types of forces or stresses produces folds in rocks?
Tensional forces and compressional forces.
Three types of deformation resulting from subjecting rock to stress?
folds-bending of the rocks without breaking faults-fracture of rocks with displacement joints-fracture of rocks wihtout displacement joints affect the resistance of rocks and making it subscitible to weathering
What stress causes rocks to pull apart?
The type of stress that causes rocks to pull apart is a tension stress. It is the major type of stress found in divergent plate boundaries.
What types of rocks are formed above ground?
Extrusive igneous rocks and some sedimentary rocks are formed above ground.
What type of stress pulls rocks apart?
Tensional stress.
What types of forces or stresses produces folds in rocks?
Tensional forces and compressional forces.
Type of stress?
There are so many different types of stress that my affect your body. Some of these types include emotional tress, physical stress, mental stress, nutritional stress and so much more.
What are manifestations of stress in rocks?
cracks == In addition to cracks: faulting, metamorphism to new rock types, earthquakes, tilting, and folding.
Heat and pressure can cause some rocks to change into different types of rocks?
sedimentary rocks
What is stress that pulls on the rocks of the crust called?
Stress that acts to pull materials (including rocks of the crust) apart is known as tensile stress.
What are some types of rocks?
Talic, Insidious, Granite,
What are some types of igneous rocks?
Granite and lavacern.
Can frogs live under rocks?
Some types can
Three types of deformation resulting from subjecting rock to stress?
folds-bending of the rocks without breaking faults-fracture of rocks with displacement joints-fracture of rocks wihtout displacement joints affect the resistance of rocks and making it subscitible to weathering
What stress causes rocks to pull apart?
The type of stress that causes rocks to pull apart is a tension stress. It is the major type of stress found in divergent plate boundaries.
Are there any types of rocks in fireworks?
Unless you consider the fact that Gunpowder has SOME rocks and minerals in it then No.
What types of rocks are formed above ground?
Extrusive igneous rocks and some sedimentary rocks are formed above ground.
