In Detail, the Elegant Fold and Flow Patterns Developed in Deformed

question 13

Multiple Choice

In detail, the elegant fold and flow patterns developed in deformed rock are achieved by_________ .

• A) a single application of a complex set of stresses
• B) an ongoing combined effect of: distortion, sliding, and rotation of individual mineral grains
• C) very rapid application of two or more strains
• D) Earth's "Great Laundress"

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Definitions:

Quartile

A statistical term describing each of four equal groups into which a population can be divided based on a distribution.

Histogram

A graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, showing the frequency of data points in consecutive, non-overlapping intervals.

Frequency Distribution

A Frequency Distribution is a statistical representation showing the number of observations within specified intervals or categories.