Question

Brittle deformation is generally seen in _____.


rocks far below Earth’s surface


limestone and schist


gypsum and shale


rocks with strong internal molecular bonds

Answer 1

Brittle deformation is generally seen in **rocks with strong internal molecular bonds**. This type of deformation occurs when rocks respond to stress in a way that causes them to fracture rather than bend or flow. This is typical in materials that have strong cohesive forces at the molecular level, such as igneous and some metamorphic rocks.