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2.1 Forces in Earth’s Crust

2.1 Forces in Earth’s Crust. Just like kids on the night before a big project is due, rocks are under stress!. Types of STRESS rocks are under…. TENSION- pulling on the crust causing it to stretch out. COMPRESSION- Pushing on the crust causing it to fold or break.

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2.1 Forces in Earth’s Crust

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  1. 2.1 Forces in Earth’s Crust Just like kids on the night before a big project is due, rocks are under stress!

  2. Types of STRESS rocks are under… • TENSION- pulling on the crust causing it to stretch out. • COMPRESSION- Pushing on the crust causing it to fold or break. • SHEARING- Pulling in 2 different directions. Causes rocks to break and slip apart.

  3. TENSION • PULLING APART! • Example- Sea Floor Spreading!

  4. COMPRESSION

  5. COMPRESSION IN REAL LIFE!

  6. Shearing • Pulling in 2 different directions.

  7. Shearing Pics:

  8. To Review:

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