Forces In Earth's Crust

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the stress force that pulls on the crust and thins rock in the middle

a large area of flat land elevated high above sea level

Fault formed by shearing; rocks on either side of the fault slip past each other sideways, with little up or down motion

A fold in rock that bends upward into an arch

When enough stress builds up in rock, the rock breaks, creating a _____________.

A force that acts on rock to change its shape or volume

A fold in rock that bends downward to form a V shape

Fault formed by tension; hanging wall moves down and footwall moves up