Multiple Choice
Which one of the following stress situations results in folding of flat- lying, sedimentary strata?
A) vertically directed, extensional or stretching stresses
B) vertically oriented digital stresses
C) horizontally directed, compressive stresses
D) horizontally directed, extensional stresses
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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