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brutforce

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________ is when a rock snaps back to its original stress-free form after an earthquake.
 
  A) Fault creep
  B) Brittle deformation
  C) Elastic rebound
  D) Liquefaction

Question 2

Oceanic crust is primarily composed of ________.
 
  A) obsidian and pumice
  B) granite and diorite
  C) basalt and gabbro
  D) basalt and granite



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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