November 1, 2000 1. Draw a 2 dimensional Mohr Circle representation for the following stress conditions

This type of problem will be on the test! 1. Calculate the force at the base of a continental block that has a uniform thickness of 25km, length of1000km, width of500km, and density of2.70. What is the stress on the bottom of the block?

Complete the block diagrams for the following features. Be sure to include the appropriate map symbols on your drawings

September 8, 2000 1. Describe the difference between slip and separation on a fault. 2. What type of offset() can be interpreted from the map below? Give a detailed description of your logic on the back of the page

September 1, 2000 1. The following map shows the principal azimuths for fractures measured on the Brokenback feature in Wyoming. Interpret the fracture pattern using your knowledge of joints and joint systems Prepare a written (1 paragraph)analysis

1. Interpret the geologic history of the grand Canyon using the diagram below. List the events in order from the oldest(at the bottom of the page) to the youngest( the top of the page). For each event describe the principle or observation you used

Corresponding author. E-mail address: ring@mail.uni-mainz.de (U. Ring) 1 Institut für Geowissenschaften, Johannes-Gutenberg Universität, Becherweg 21, 55099 Mainz, Germany 2 Department of Geology and Geophysics, Yale University, 210 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06520, USA January

1. Distribution of Deformation in the Crust divide the crust into deformation regimes based on temperature and depth A. Upper Crust (0 - 50 km)

1. Distribution of Deformation in the Crust divide the crust into deformation regimes based on temperature and depth A. Upper Crust (0 - 50 km)

Tectonic Earthquakes Most earthquakes occur at plate margins due to tension, compression or shearing forces. Rocks at plate margins are in constant motion and are being pushed, pulled, bent, twisted and folded