Each statement represents the primary learning objective for the corresponding major heading within this Topic. After you complete the Topic, you should be able to:

• Describe the three types of differential stress, identify the tectonic setting most commonly associated with each, and differentiate stress from strain and brittle from ductile deformation.

• List and describe five types of folds.

• Sketch and briefly describe the relative motion of rock bodies located on opposite sides of normal, reverse, and thrust faults as well as both types of strike-slip faults.

• Locate and name Earth’s major mountain belts on a world map.

• Sketch a cross section of an Andean-type mountain belt, and describe how its major features are generated.

• Summarize the stages in the development of an Alpine-type mountain belt, such as the Appalachians.

• Explain the principle of isostasy and how it contributes to the elevated topography of mountain belts.