When rock strata are strained beyond their ability to remain an intact unit,displacement occurs in a process known as
A)faulting.
B)broad warping.
C)folding.
D)stressing.

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When rock strata are strained beyond their ability to remain an intact unit, displacement occurs in a process known as faulting. This happens when the rocks on either side of a crack or fracture move in different directions, resulting in a separation or offset.

When Rock Strata Are Strained Beyond Their Ability to Remain