When Do Rocks Deform

question 65

Multiple Choice

When do rocks deform?

• A)after their bonds weaken when they get really old
• B)only during major earthquakes
• C)whenever they are subjected to stresses or strain rates which exceed their own strength
• D)when they are quarried or mined, otherwise they are too strong to break under natural conditions

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Definitions:

Dizygotic Twins

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Genetic Influences

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Environmental Influences

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