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Faults
Large cracks in rocks are called, fracture or fissure.
I believe its called a fault line.
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When plate movement causes rocks to break it is call an earthquake.
Faults
A break or crack along which rocks move is called a fault. Sudden motion along the faults result to earthquakes.
Large cracks in rocks are called, fracture or fissure.
Cleavage is the splitting of rocks or minerals along defined surfaces.
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I believe its called a fault line.
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Usually along the plane of foliation.
the process is called weathering when the rocks break down
It is called erosion.
When plate movement causes rocks to break it is call an earthquake.
The process is called weathering because the changes in the weather break the rocks.