Under which condition would a body of rock be most likely to exhibit brittle behavior?
A) slow rate of deformation
B) low temperature
C) high temperature
D) high pressure

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Brittle behavior is when a body of rock breaks or fractures under stress without any significant plastic deformation. A low temperature makes the rock harder and more rigid, making it easier to crack or break in a brittle manner. High temperature and pressure soften the rock, making it ductile and more likely to deform plastically instead of fracturing. A slow rate of deformation does not necessarily affect the brittle behavior of the rock.

Under Which Condition Would a Body of Rock Be Most