Faulting occurs when compressional forces are applied to rocks that are ductile rather than brittle
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A. 8 millimeters B. 2 centimeters C. 30 centimeters D. 7 meters E. 130 meters
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What geologic body is marked in this image by the circle?
A) Batholith B) Accreted terrane C) Oceanic lithosphere D) Flood basalts
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All of the following are factors that affect rates of weathering except for ________
A) surface area B) geologic age of earth materials C) climate D) rock characteristics
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