In the diagram below, which layer is able to flow rather than being brittle?





A) 1 because water helps lubricate it

B) 2 because the rocks are of a different composition than in the other layers

C) 1, 2, and 3 because it is not under as much pressure as 4

D) 4 because it is under so much more pressure than 1, 2, and 3


D) 4 because it is under so much more pressure than 1, 2, and 3

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