Faulting and earthquakes are examples of ________ and generally occur when rocks are relatively ________.
A) brittle deformation; cold
B) ductile deformation; cold
C) brittle deformation; hot
D) ductile deformation; hot

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Faulting and earthquakes are typically associated with brittle deformation, where rocks are more likely to fracture rather than bend. This type of deformation is more likely to occur at lower temperatures, where the rocks are less malleable and more likely to fracture under stress.

Faulting and Earthquakes Are Examples of ________ and Generally Occur