When forces in the earth's mantle put so much stress on rock within the crust that there can be breakage and shifting of the rock, then a(n) ____ is produced.

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When there is breakage and shifting of rock within the crust due to stress from forces in the earth's mantle, a fault is produced. Acidification and crystallization do not involve breaking or shifting of rock. Convection and subduction are processes that occur within the mantle and do not directly lead to the formation of faults in the crust.

When Forces in the Earth's Mantle Put So Much Stress