Rocks begin to deform when they are stressed.Near Earth's surface,when stress is severe,the rock
A)behaves plastically-it folds and flows.
B)Is brittle-it breaks producing faults and fractures.
C)has brittle deformation-it folds and flows.
D)has plastic deformation-it faults and fractures.

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The Answer of Rocks begin to deform when they are stressed.Near Earth's surface,when stress is severe,the rock
A)behaves plastically-it folds and flows.
B)Is brittle-it breaks producing faults and fractures.
C)has brittle deformation-it folds and flows.
D)has plastic deformation-it faults and fractures.

Rocks Begin to Deform When They Are Stressed