Which stress results in shortening of rock layers?
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In which type of fold are the limbs parallel to each other?
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Which feature represents the linear intersection of two planar structures?
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The term "graben" refers to?
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Horizontal stress causing elongation and thinning results in which fault type?
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A "monocline" is best described as?
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A fold that plunges uniformly in one direction is called a?
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In structural geology, "cleavage" refers to?
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A geologic "dome" has beds that?
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When the fold axis is vertical, the fold is said to be?
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A fold in which the limbs dip away from the hinge is known as?
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Which of the following best describes a thrust fault?
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What is the structural feature formed by the intersection of bedding and cleavage?
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A fault that displays horizontal movement parallel to the strike is called?
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Which type of structure is a geologic record of compressive stress?
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The oldest rocks in a syncline are found?
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A strike direction is always?
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The intersection line of a planar structure with the horizontal plane is known as?
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A geological map of an anticline would show?
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Open questionWhen stress exceeds the elastic limit of rocks, the resulting permanent change is called?
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