23.1.2. Stress Accumulation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What happens to rocks at tectonic plate boundaries due to friction?

   Hint

   Think about what friction does in everyday life.

2. 2.

   What is stress in geological terms?

   Hint

   Remember the formula for pressure?

3. 3.

   What is stress accumulation in geological terms?

   Hint

   Recall the friction’s role at plate boundaries.

4. 4.

   True or False: Strain energy is released when the yield strength of rocks is exceeded.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what happens under pressure.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.