The primary difference between lithostatic pressure and directed pressure is:
A) lithostatic pressure breaks many of the bonds in minerals, unlike directed pressure, which merely deforms existing crystals.
B) lithostatic pressure pushes in on rocks equally from all sides, while directed pressure acts in one principal plane.
C) lithostatic pressure, unlike directed pressure, is accompanied by high temperatures and significant amounts of circulating fluids.
D) lithostatic pressure is caused by the movement of rocks, while directed pressure is caused by the weight of rocks.
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