Which of the Following Statements About Rock Deformation Is NOT

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about rock deformation is NOT true?

A) Brittle failure is likely to occur in rocks under low- temperature and low- pressure conditions.
B) Plastic deformation is likely to occur rocks under low- temperature and low- pressure conditions.
C) Plastic deformation is likely to occur in rocks under high- temperature and high- pressure conditions.
D) Elastic deformation is likely to occur if rocks are stressed to only a very minor degree.