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G2: Rock Deformation
Quick questions on Stress, strain and rock behaviour - WJEC A-Level Geology
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Define stress and strain. [2 marks]
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State the structure produced by tensional stress and by compressional stress. [2 marks]
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Explain why a rock is more likely to flow ductilely at depth than near the surface. [3 marks]
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