Folding and Faulting Activity (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What causes rocks to fracture and create faults?
What causes rocks to fracture and create faults?
Excessive strain from built-up pressure
In which direction does the crust mainly move during compression?
In which direction does the crust mainly move during compression?
Upwards
Which type of fault is primarily created by tension forces?
Which type of fault is primarily created by tension forces?
Normal fault
What happens to rock sections during shearing?
What happens to rock sections during shearing?
They move laterally in opposite directions
What is a scarp in a fault?
What is a scarp in a fault?
The cliff face from vertical movement
What does the 'throw' of a fault measure?
What does the 'throw' of a fault measure?
Vertical displacement
Where is the hanging wall located in a fault?
Where is the hanging wall located in a fault?
Above the fault line
What happens to one side of the crust when a normal fault forms?
What happens to one side of the crust when a normal fault forms?
It sinks downwards under gravity
How wide is the crust in the East African Rift Valley?
How wide is the crust in the East African Rift Valley?
40-60 km
What is another name for reverse faults?
What is another name for reverse faults?
Thrust faults
What is the alternative name for block mountains?
What is the alternative name for block mountains?
Horsts
Why are transform fault earthquakes particularly violent?
Why are transform fault earthquakes particularly violent?
Focus is close to Earth's surface