What kind of stress is deforming this block?

A) Shear
B) Compression
C) Tension


Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) ground B) terminal C) medial D) lateral

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A) Africa B) Asia C) Australia D) North America E) All of the above are threatened by desertification.

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A) Lapilli B) Pumice C) Vesicles D) Volatiles

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