ELASTIC REBOUND THEORY Flashcards
1
Q
It explains the occurrence of earthquakes.
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ELASTIC REBOUND THEORY
2
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Although rocks are hard and rigid, they also bend and break when they reach their elastic limit.
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ELASTIC REBOUND THEORY
3
Q
When the rock is under too much pressure, stress may deform or change the shape
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ELASTIC REBOUND THEORY
4
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As stress ———, the amount of energy stored in the rock ———, too.
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increases
increases
5
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The rock undergoes ——— and when the rock can no longer withstand the pressure, it snaps and stress is released.
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elastic deformation
6
Q
• Once stress is released, the rock returns to its original shape.
• The return of the rock to its original shape after elastic deformation is called
A
ELASTIC REBOUND
