Question

When stressed by a tectonic force, rock stores elastic energy that causes elastic deformation, or ____ to build.

A. compression
B. fractures
C. vibrations
D. strain

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

They strain simply because these massive rocks are made up of obsidian mostly which is nearly impossible to break!

What causes the strain --

Elastic deformation is the dominant form of deformation at shallow depths in the crust and lithosphere because both the temperature and pressure are low.

Answer 2

D. strain

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