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Forces in Earth's Crust

Question 2 • WV-Earth and Space Science A-CR

A force that acts on rock to change its shape or volume is called

Answer
A
an aftershock.
B
friction.
C
liquefaction.
D
stress.

Explanation

Stress is a force applied to rock that can change its shape or volume. An aftershock is a smaller earthquake following a larger one, friction resists motion between surfaces, and liquefaction occurs when water-saturated soil behaves like a liquid during shaking. Therefore, the correct choice is stress.

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