When stressed by a tectonic force, rock stores elastic energy that causes deformation, or ____, to build.
A) compression
B) strain
C) fractures
D) vibrations

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When rock is stressed by a tectonic force, it stores elastic energy that causes it to deform, which is known as strain. The other options are not the correct terminology for this process. Compression refers to a specific type of strain where rock is squeezed together, fractures occur when rock breaks apart due to stress, and vibrations are the result of seismic activity, which may be caused by the release of stored energy in rocks.

When Stressed by a Tectonic Force, Rock Stores Elastic Energy