Which of the following conditions of natural deformation is the most difficult to simulate in a laboratory experiment?
A)the duration of the deformation event
B)the pressure during the deformation event
C)the temperature during the deformation event
D)the type of rock that was deformed

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The duration of the deformation event is the most difficult to simulate in a laboratory experiment because natural deformation processes can take thousands to millions of years, whereas laboratory experiments are significantly constrained by practical time frames.

Which of the Following Conditions of Natural Deformation Is the Most