Rock deforms ____ under small amounts of stress and returns to its original shape and size when the stress is removed such as folds.
A) elastically
B) plastically
C) seismically
D) fracturally

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The characteristic of returning to the original shape and size when the stress is removed is characteristic of elastic deformation, and not plastic or fractural deformation. Seismic refers to vibrations caused by earthquakes and is not directly related to deformation.

Rock Deforms ____ Under Small Amounts of Stress and Returns