Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements concerning stress is NOT true?
A) Shearing stress commonly exists at transform plate margins.
B) Compression, tension, and shearing stress are all capable of causing strain in rock units.
C) Tensional stress commonly exists at continental collision plate boundaries.
D) Compressive stress commonly exists at subducting plate boundaries.
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