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A zone of weakness or a break in earths crust is known as?
This is known as a fault. A fault is a fracture in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred. Movement along faults can result in earthquakes.
What zone meets the earths crust?
the mantle also known as the athenosphere the crust is also known as the lithosphere
What is the surface layer of the earths surface is known as the?
The "crust" or biosphere
What is a crack in the rocks of the earths crust where no movement has occurred?
A crack in the rocks of the earth's crust where no movement has occurred is known as a joint. Joints are fractures in the rocks that do not show any displacement and are caused by stress or pressure within the earth's crust. They often provide pathways for fluids to move through the rocks.
How does heat transfer from the mantle relate to the movement of earths crust?
Heat transfer from the mantle creates convection currents that drive the movement of Earth's crustal plates. As hotter mantle material rises, it pushes the crust apart at mid-ocean ridges, while cooler material sinks, pulling the crust down in subduction zones. This movement of the crust is known as plate tectonics.
What is a break in the crust where movement occours?
It is known as a 'fault'.
What is the sphere that extends from earths core to earths crust?
The sphere that extends from Earth's core to Earth's crust is known as the mantle. It is the layer of the Earth located between the core and the crust and consists of solid rock that is capable of flowing over long periods of time. The mantle plays a crucial role in the movement of tectonic plates and the convection currents that drive the Earth's geological processes.
What do geologists think causes earths plates to move?
The movement of the Earth's plates is known as plate tectonics. Geologists think the plates move due to a build up of extreme heat in the Earth's crust.
What is a fractured surface on the earths crust when a mass of rocks is in motion?
A fractured surface on Earth's crust when a mass of rocks is in motion is known as a fault. It occurs due to the movement of tectonic plates along a fracture line. This movement can result in earthquakes as energy is released when the rocks slide past each other along the fault.
What happened if the earths crust move suddenly along fault?
The result is commonly known as an earthquake.
What zone of cracking in the earths crust along which movement takes place?
The zone of cracking in the Earth's crust along which movement takes place is known as a fault. Faults occur when stress on the Earth's crust exceeds its strength, causing it to break and slide past adjacent rock. These zones are often associated with seismic activity, leading to earthquakes, as the accumulated energy is released when the rocks move suddenly.
Crack in earths crust?
A crack in the earth's crust is known as a fault. Faults form when tectonic plates shift and release stress, causing the rock to break and create fractures. These fractures can vary in size and can lead to earthquakes if there is sudden movement along the fault line.
