What is meant by passive and active strain markers?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Passive strain markers have no viscosity contrast with the matrix, while active ones do.

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On the accompanying figure, what type of feature is located in the area of letter D?



A) Transform fault
B) Midocean ridge
C) Linear island chain
D) Fracture zone

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Cycads evolved during the Triassic

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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How rapidly does glacial ice move? Provide some examples

What will be an ideal response?

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Which pressure must be measured to calculate the quantity of water flowing through a hydrant discharge?

a. operating b. flow c. residual d. head

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