The formation of joints in a rock in response to tension is an example of
A)brittle deformation.
B)plastic deformation.
C)shear strain.
D)rotation.

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Joints are fractures that form in rocks due to brittle deformation under tensional stress. The rocks are unable to deform plastically and break instead, forming openings along the fractures.

The Formation of Joints in a Rock in Response to Tension