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Which condition causes rocks to exhibit ductile deformation?

being near Earth’s surface

high pressure and temperature

low pressure

low temperature

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19 days ago

Rocks exhibit ductile deformation primarily under conditions of **high pressure and temperature**. Under these conditions, the rocks can flow and change shape rather than fracturing, which is characteristic of ductile behavior.