Rock Deformation and Mountain Building: Homework Help - Videos & Lessons

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The Rock Deformation and Mountain Building chapter of this Earth Science Homework Help course helps students complete their rock deformation and mountain building homework and earn better grades. This homework help resource uses simple and fun videos that are about five minutes long.

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Identify which concepts are covered on your rock deformation and mountain building homework.
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Watch fun videos, pausing and reviewing as needed.
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Topics from your homework you'll be able to complete:

Causes of rock deformation
Geological folds
Geological faults
The process of mountain building

4 Lessons in Chapter 12: Rock Deformation and Mountain Building: Homework Help

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1. Rock Deformation: Causes and Types

In this video lesson, you will learn about how rock can be deformed from stress and the effect this has on the rock. You will identify different types of deformation based on the composition of the rock as well as external stress factors.

2. Geological Folds: Definition, Causes & Types

Under the right conditions and over millions of years, rock can be deformed so that it is folded into a different shape. In this video lesson, you will identify different types of folds as well as what causes them to occur in rock.

3. Geological Faults: Definition, Causes & Types

In this video lesson, you will identify different faults and the types of stress that cause them. You will also see examples of the effects these faults have on the landscape.

4. The Processes of Mountain Building

In this video lesson, you will learn about the process of mountain building. You will identify different ways that mountains form, as well as the different types of mountains that result from this process.

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