What happens if a rock is strained beyond its elastic limit? What will be an ideal response?


The rock fractures as a brittle solid or folds by plastic strain in response to the stress.

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Most of the conflict in Africa is widespread because of

A) colonial boundaries clearly demarcating the various ethnic and national populations. B) numerous ethnic groups living in perpetual peace and understanding. C) rapid economic development for the poor at the expense of the rich. D) gradual economic development favoring the poor over the rich. E) colonial boundaries in the midst of numerous ethnic and national groups.

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Davisain theory is usually referred to as the _______.

a - equilibrium theory b - geomorphic cycle c - rejuvenation theory d - idea of concave slopes e - stream development theorem

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Which of the following is not one of the three primary ways minerals can form?

A) Hybridization B) Precipitation C) Crystallization of molten material D) Biological Processes

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On a human time scale, nonbiodegradable wastes (such as toxic lead and arsenic) remain in the water permanently.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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