Why are folded boudins indicative of two phases of deformation?

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Because during progressive deformation layers rotate from the field of instantaneous shortening to that of instantaneous extension, not the other way (assuming steady-state deformation).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. monsoon low b. Pacific high c. thermal low d. Aleutian low e. Bermuda high

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At which of the following times does radiational cooling typically occur?

A. afternoon B. late morning C. dusk D. overnight

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Water waves become ________ when they travel beyond the location where they were generated by wind

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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