Faulting and Earthquakes Are Examples of ________ and Generally Occur

question 46

Multiple Choice

Faulting and earthquakes are examples of ________ and generally occur when rocks are relatively ________.

• A) brittle deformation; cold
• B) ductile deformation; cold
• C) brittle deformation; hot
• D) ductile deformation; hot

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