Elastic deformation means that, before exceeding the elastic limit, rock can:
a. flow
b. fracture
c. only slightly change its size and/or shape because the stress is not large enough to make
any further deformation
d. return to its original size and shape when the stress is removed
e. Both c and d
Answer: d. return to its original size and shape when the stress is removed
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