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dejastew

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following rocks would be more likely to experience brittle deformation rather than ductile deformation when subjected to stresses that exceed their strength?
 
  A) Rock salt
  B) Sandstone
  C) Schist
  D) Quartzite

Question 2

Folds form in ________ temperature-________ pressure environments.
 
  A) low-; low-
  B) high-; high-
  C) high-; low-
  D) low-; high-


ladyjames123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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