In rock, ________ is another term for pressure release.
A) creep
B) slumping
C) unloading
D) rusting
E) oxidation

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In rock, "unloading" refers to the removal of overlying material, resulting in pressure release. Creep refers to the slow movement of soil or rock downhill, while slumping describes the sudden movement of soil or rock mass downhill. Rusting and oxidation are chemical processes that do not relate to pressure release in rock.

In Rock, ________ Is Another Term for Pressure Release