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What is a break in the crust where rock bodies move relative to each other?
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A fault.
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Break in earths crust where pieces of the crust move relative to each other?
A fault is a break in the Earth's crust where pieces of the crust move relative to each other. This movement can cause earthquakes as stress builds up along the fault line and is released suddenly. Faults are common in regions where tectonic plates interact and are essential for understanding earthquake hazards.
What forms when tension causes Earth's crust to drop down relative to other blocks of crust?
normal fault
A Fracture along which blocks of crust move relative to each other?
Fault.
The fracture along which blocks of crust move relative to each other?
A fault
Why do geologist think earths core contains mostly iron?
Other orbiting bodies contain more iron then earths crust does
Which is a method that scientists use to determine the composition of Earth's layers?
Shooting seismic waves into the planet
What is the boundary between plates where relative motion can cause a quake called?
the large sections of the earth's crust that move relative to each other
What is the fracture along which blocks of crust move relative to each other?
The fracture along blocks of crust (tectonic plates) is called a "fault" or "fault line".
What are the crust and lithosphere?
It consist of large sections called tectonic plates, which move relative to each other.
What is the difference between a fold and a fault?
Folds and faults are both formed from compression on opposite sides due to tectonic movement of the earth's crust. However, in a fold, the crust does not break, it simply is deformed in a curved pattern. In a fault, the rocks in the crust actually shatter, and movement is seen along a fault line, wheby rocks are displaced relative to each other.
What type of mountain would most likel be formed fro large blocks of Earth's crust tilting and moving relative to other blocks of crust?
fault block
What type of mountains are formed when tension causes large blocks of Earth's crust to drop down relative to other blocks?
Large blocks of Earth's crust that drops down relative to other blocks, will form a rift valley (trench). The Great Rift Valley in Africa is one example.
