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Yolanda

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A brittle deformation
 
  A) is a shattering motion that occurs at a fault.
  B) is a break that occurs at a relatively small strain.
  C) is a plastic deformation that occurs under high pressure.
  D) is a deformation that may reverse to its original form.

Question 2

Choose the option that places the rock types in order from most brittle at surface temperature to most plastic.
 
  A) rock salt, schist, basalt
  B) granite, limestone, marble
  C) quartzite, mudstone, sandstone
  D) shale, basalt, sandstone


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

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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