The Pressure Exerted on Rocks by the Weight of Overlying

question 31

Short Answer

The pressure exerted on rocks by the weight of overlying rocks is called ____________________ pressure. With this type of pressure, the stress on the rock is the ____________________ in all directions.

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Definitions:

Poverty Line

The minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country to live on.

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Poverty Line

A threshold set by governments or organizations to define the minimum income necessary to cover basic living costs, below which individuals are considered to be living in poverty.