Multiple Choice
How does elastic deformation of rocks differ from brittle or plastic deformation?
A) It only occurs are very fast or high strain rates.
B) It is reversible or recoverable and when the stress is removed, the rocks snap back to their original shape or position.
C) It only happens to rocks that can bounce.
D) It can only occur once and never happens in cycles.
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