Folds are most often created through what type of stress?

A) Compression
B) Tension
C) Shear
D) Confining


A) Compression

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C) 3, Tibet
D) None of these are correct.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. Materials transported and deposited by glaciers B. Materials transported and deposited by rivers C. Underlying bedrock D. Materials transported and deposited by wind E. All of these are correct

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A) value of children in Africa B) urban bias C) GNI levels D) conditions for women E) HIV/AIDS

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