Which of the following are forms of differential stress?

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All three choices (compression, shear, and tension) are forms of differential stress. Differential stress occurs when different parts of a rock experience different amounts and/or directions of stress, causing deformation or the rock to change shape. Compression occurs when rocks are pushed together, tension occurs when rocks are pulled apart, and shear occurs when rocks are subjected to two different directions of stress that cause them to slip past each other.

Which of the Following Are Forms of Differential Stress