STRUCTURE GUIDE

1.The definition of strain!!

2. Types of stress, with explanation; Compressional, tensional, shear. Examples!!

3.Strain types, plastic, elastic, brittle; What does strain depends on?

4. Strike and dip; Definition, how do we see them on geologic map?

5.Folds, labeling of a fold, where do folds occur?

6. Types of folds; syncline, anticline, symmetrical, assymetrical, overturned folds, domes, basins

7. Faults. Be sure, you would know the definition, and the parts of a fault such as plain, foot wall, hanging wall.

8. Types of faults; Normal, reverse, strike slip (left, right lateral).

9.Relative shortening, lenghtening, relation to plate boundary.