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Rock deformation and geological structures

Quick questions on Stress and strain: compression, tension, shear and elastic, ductile and brittle behaviour - Eduqas A-Level Geology

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State the three stress regimes and the structure each typically produces. [3 marks]
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Explain why a rock is more likely to deform ductilely at depth than near the surface. [2 marks]
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Distinguish a competent rock from an incompetent rock, with one example of each. [2 marks]

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