In detail, the elegant fold and flow patterns developed in deformed rock are achieved by ________.
A)a single application of a complex set of stresses
B)Earth's "Great Laundress"
C)an ongoing combined effect of: distortion, sliding, and rotation of individual mineral grains
D)very rapid application of two or more strains

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The elegant fold and flow patterns developed in deformed rock are achieved by an ongoing combined effect of distortion, sliding, and rotation of individual mineral grains under stress. This process is known as ductile deformation and can occur over long periods of time. It results in the development of complex patterns such as folds and flow bands in the rock.

In Detail, the Elegant Fold and Flow Patterns Developed in Deformed