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What is caused by stress and the bending tiliting and breaking of rock?

Stress changes the shape or breaks (fractures) rocks whereas bending leads to folding


In geography terms what does folding mean?

Folding is the bending of rock layers due to stress.


When rock layers bend due to stress?

"Folding" is the term that describes the bending of rock layers due to stress.There are different types of Folds and these include:Anticlinal Folds: This is when the rock layers have an upward-arching folds.Synclinal Folds: This is when the rock layers have a downward, trough-like folds.Monoclinal Folds: This is when both rock layers ends are horizontal.


What is the bending tilting and breaking of the crust of the earth the change in the shape of rock in response to stress called?

The bending and tilting of the Earth's crust in response to stress is called deformation. When the stress exceeds the strength of the rock, it may break, leading to the formation of faults or fractures in the Earth's crust.


What is the bending of rock layers due to stress in earths crust known as?

The bending of rock layers due to stress in the Earth's crust is known as "folding." This process occurs when tectonic forces exert pressure on rock formations, causing them to bend rather than break. Folds can vary in size and shape, leading to various geological structures such as anticlines and synclines. Folding is a key feature in the study of structural geology and helps in understanding the Earth's tectonic history.