________ can produce intricately folded rocks.
A)Differential stress
B)Confining pressure
C)Heat
D)Hydrothermal fluids
E)Cold surface water

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Differential stress is the type of stress that can produce intricately folded rocks. This type of stress occurs when rocks are subjected to different amounts of pressure in different directions, causing them to deform and fold. The other choices, such as confining pressure, heat, hydrothermal fluids, and cold surface water, may also have an effect on rock formation, but they are not specifically linked to the formation of intricately folded rocks.

________ Can Produce Intricately Folded Rocks