Which of the following statements about rock deformation is false?
A)Deep crustal rocks are more likely to deform ductilely than shallow crustal rocks.
B)Hotter rocks are more likely to deform ductilely than cooler rocks.
C)Most sedimentary rocks are more deformable than igneous rocks.
D)Rocks under low surrounding pressure are more likely to deform ductilely than rocks under high surrounding pressure.

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Rocks under high surrounding pressure are more likely to deform ductilely, as the pressure helps the rocks to bend or flow rather than fracture, which is opposite to what is stated in option D.

Which of the Following Statements About Rock Deformation Is False