23.1.2 - Stress Accumulation
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What happens to rocks at tectonic plate boundaries due to friction?
💡 Hint: Think about what friction does in everyday life.
What is stress in geological terms?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula for pressure?
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What is stress accumulation in geological terms?
💡 Hint: Recall the friction’s role at plate boundaries.
True or False: Strain energy is released when the yield strength of rocks is exceeded.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens under pressure.
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Given a scenario where tectonic plates are converging, calculate the change in stress if the area of contact between the plates is decreased by half.
💡 Hint: Consider how decreasing the area affects the distribution of forces.
Analyze how different plate boundary types might influence fault mechanics and stress accumulation over a century.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the types of stress at each plate boundary and their implications.
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