Deformation of the Crust

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The increasing weight of mountains causes the crust to

The type of stress that squeezes rocks together is

The type of stress that pulls rocks apart is called

Gently dipping bends in rock formations with horizontal layers are called

Downcurved folds in rock are called

The force that changes the shape and volume of rocks is

The state of balance between the thickness of the crust and the depth at which it floats on the asthenosphere is called

The largest mountain system is called