Confining pressure is where ________.
A)forces are applied equally in all directions
B)forces are applied from the top and the bottom equally
C)pressure is applied in a cubic region
D)pressure is parallel to the bedding planes

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Confining pressure is a type of stress where forces are applied equally in all directions, this is also known as isotropic stress. This type of stress is common in rock formations where the rocks are buried deep beneath the surface and the weight of the overlying rocks creates pressure from all directions.

Confining Pressure Is Where ________