Question

1. choose the best answer.

when rocks are crushed by the pressure of two or more plates, ___ can fold or squeeze the rocks.
infiltration
shearing
compression
tension

1. choose the best answer.

faults are formed when two plates cause ___, tearing the rocks in an area apart from one another.
compression
tension
infiltration
shearing

Explanation:

• For question 5: When rocks are crushed by the pressure of two or more plates, compression is the force at work. Compression squeezes rocks.
• For question 6: Faults are formed when two plates cause tension. Tension pulls rocks apart.

Answer:

1. compression
2. tension