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Maslowich
2 years ago
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Faulting and earthquakes are examples of ________ and generally occur when rocks are relatively ________. A. brittle deformation

; cold B. ductile deformation; cold C. brittle deformation; hot D. ductile deformation; hot
Geography
1 answer:
11111nata11111 [884]2 years ago
3 0

Answer: A. brittle deformation; cold.

Explanation: The Earth's crust is more brittle towards the surface as a result of cooling. Temperature changes can lead to rock expansion and contraction this continuous expansion and contraction will subsequently lead to fracturing or brittle deformation.

The outcome of brittle deformation in rocks is synonymous to that of broken plates i.e. fractures.

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