Deformation of Rocks
Geology · Year 12 · Geological Structures and Maps · 4.º Período

Deformation of Rocks

Analyse how rocks respond to tectonic stress through brittle and ductile deformation. Investigate the factors that influence rock behaviour, including temperature, pressure, and strain rate.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsOCR Geology AS/A-level: 4.1.1 Stress and strainOCR Geology AS/A-level: 4.1.2 Brittle and ductile deformation

About This Topic

Analyse how rocks respond to tectonic stress through brittle and ductile deformation. Investigate the factors that influence rock behaviour, including temperature, pressure, and strain rate.

Key Questions

  1. What is the difference between stress and strain?
  2. How do temperature and pressure affect rock deformation?
  3. Why do some rocks fracture while others fold?

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