The following is the correct sequence of events according to the elastic rebound theory:
1) frictional resistance holding the blocks together is overcome;
2) stress is applied to rocks;
3) the rocks strain as a result of that stress;
4) earthquakes occur as the blocks elastically rebound.

Which of these fragmental sedimentary rocks would most likely form farthest from the land?

What evidence supports geological processes changing the surface of the earth? cutting down forests creates a decrease of habitats. tectonic plates uplift the rocky crust of earth to form mountains. competition in ecosystems creates a decrease in diversity. pollution runoff contaminates a lake.

The distance a car travels between the time the driver decides to stop the car and the time the driver puts on brakes is called the reaction distance. how does the reaction distance change with speed? a. reaction distance decreases with with speed b. reaction distance stays the same with speed c. reaction distance increases with speed. d. there is not enough information to answer the question