After reading, studying, and discussing Chapter 9, you should be able to:

• Discuss rock deformation and list the factors that influence the strength of a rock.

• List the major types of folds and faults and describe how they form.

• Describe mountain building associated with convergent plate boundaries.

• Describe the process of isostasy and the role of isostatic adjustment during crustal uplifting.

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