Rocks typically exhibit _____ behavior at or near the surface where temperatures and pressures are low.
A) extensional
B) elastic
C) compressive
D) brittle
E) plastic

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Rocks typically exhibit brittle behavior at or near the surface where temperatures and pressures are low. This means that they break or fracture when stressed, rather than undergo permanent deformation.

Rocks Typically Exhibit _____ Behavior at or near the Surface