Which of the Following Statements About Rock Deformation Is NOT

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about rock deformation is NOT true?

• A) Brittle failure is likely to occur in rocks under low- temperature and low- pressure conditions.
• B) Plastic deformation is likely to occur rocks under low- temperature and low- pressure conditions.
• C) Plastic deformation is likely to occur in rocks under high- temperature and high- pressure conditions.
• D) Elastic deformation is likely to occur if rocks are stressed to only a very minor degree.

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