Which one of the following is consistent with deformation by folding?

a.) The crust is stretched and elongated.
b.) Horizontal distance perpendicular to fold axes is lengthened.
c.) The crust is thinned.
d.) Horizontal distance is shortened perpendicular to fold axes.


Answer: d.) Horizontal distance is shortened perpendicular to fold axes.

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