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Faults do not cause continents and such to split apart. Faults are an effect of plate tectonics, just like earthquakes are an effect of faults moving. Land masses collide or break apart due to plate tectonics. Because tectonic forces place strain on s certain section of the earths crust, faults form and move from time to time to relieve the pressure.
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What would happen if you would break molecules apart?
The subatomic particles of the Atom (neutrons, protons, electrons) are released at high velocity. Some of these particles can strike other atoms and cause them to break apart, releasing large amounts of energy; this is called nuclear fission (atoms fissioning into lighter atoms). A self-sustaining fission reaction where atoms break apart, and cause other atoms to break apart, can be created with many radioactive elements such as Plutonium or Uranium in an event called a Chain Reaction.
What is similar between physical and chemical weathering?
Both types of weathering cause rocks and other solid materials to break apart/break down. Both types of weathering are the start of erosion processes.
Why does temperature break down a sugar cube?
Temperature can cause a sugar cube to break down because heat provides energy to the molecules in the sugar, allowing them to vibrate more rapidly and break apart. This process of breaking down sugar due to heat is called caramelization.
How does an igneous become sedimentary?
Weathering and erosion cause the igneous rock to break apart causing sediments from it to go somewhere like a river. Than over time compaction and cementation cause it to become a sedimentary rock.
What would happen if a rock from space was coming to Earth is it possible for every one on Earth to break that rock with making a sound?
The atmosphere density will cause the meteor/ meteorite to heat up and break apart. No, if everyone on earth makes sound on earth the meteor/ meteorite will not break up. But still a large asteroid will cause mass destruction if it lands in the right spot.
What can a Glacier do?
It could melt and Cause floods. It could also break into pieces and spit apart going separate ways. There are many thinqs one huge Glacier could do.
Process that cause rocks to break apart?
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If your on birth control and you dont have periods why would my vagina be bleeding?
all birth control methods apart fom condoms can cause irregular break through bleeding. it is normal
What would cause the crank shaft pulley to break?
Break, as in come apart in several pieces or the outside ring came loose from the center. In the first case if there was no damage to it then a bad casting would probably be the cause. In the second case, over reving or dumping the clutch could be the cause.
What is created when rocks move apart?
Rocks moving apart can cause normal faults to form, as opposed to reverse and strike-slip faults.
How do you break your leg but with no pain?
Just don't try break any bone it could cause long lasting fractures or you could cause bad problems. jack woods
What could cause ones stomach to become lager in size apart from pregnancy?
obesity.
What would cause the timing chain cover to break apart on a 1991 crown Victoria?
Just taking a guess........Loose chain.
Can you die if you shave a mole off by yourself?
Apart from being painful, you could cause an infection.
Explain how rock and mountains break apart?
Rocks and mountains break apart due to various factors such as weathering, erosion, and tectonic activity. Weathering breaks down rocks through physical processes like freezing and thawing, while erosion removes the broken rock material. Tectonic activity like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions can cause rocks to break apart as well.
What can cause a cam shaft to break?
A camshaft can break for several reasons. The shaft could have a defect causing it to break, or something in the engine could bind up and put pressure on the camshaft, causing the damage.
What occurs when tension forces pull rocks apart?
When tension forces act on rocks, they can cause the rocks to stretch and eventually break. This type of stress can lead to the formation of faults, fractures, and rock rifts as the rocks are pulled apart. Over time, this can result in the creation of features like rift valleys or deep fractures in the Earth's crust.
