________ refers to the changes in shape or position of a rock body in response to differential stress.
A)Stress
B)Deformation
C)Compression
D)Brittle failure

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Deformation refers to the changes in shape or position of a rock body in response to differential stress. Stress refers to the force applied to a rock, while compression is a specific type of stress that occurs when a rock is squeezed or shortened. Brittle failure refers to the breaking or fracturing of a rock body, not its deformation.

________ Refers to the Changes in Shape or Position of a Rock