How Does the Strength of Continental Crust Vary with Depth

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Multiple Choice

How does the strength of continental crust vary with depth?

• A) Rocks become stronger with depth and then get weaker deep in the crust.
• B) Rocks weaken with depth and then get stronger deep in the crust.
• C) Rocks systematically get stronger from the surface to deep in the crust.
• D) Rocks systematically get weaker from the surface to deep in the crust.

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