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The steepest part of a beach is the ____. 

Graben.jpg In this figure, block “A” is down-dropped compared to block “C” and block “B”.  what is the is the name of block “A”.

Metamorphism may involve all of the following except __. 

A(n) _________ is a contact in which an erosional surface on a pluton or metamorphic rock has been covered by sedimentary (or volcanic) rock. 

The most important concentration of earthquakes in the world is the Mediterranean-Himalayan Belt.

A rock that behaves in a(n) ____ manner will bend under stress and does not return to its original shape. 

Sandstones and gravels make the only aquifers; no other rocks are useful.

A(n) _______ is an erosional surface that represents a gap in the geologic record. 

In a _____ fault, the hanging-wall block moves up relative to the footwall block. 

A ______ stress is caused by forces pulling away from one another.