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What type of stress pulls and stretches rocks apart? A) Isostasy B) Tension C) Compression D) Shear stress
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User: What type of stress pulls and stretches rocks apart? A) Isostasy B) Tension C) Compression D) Shear stress

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User: What type of stress pushes rocks in opposite directions, causing them to bend or twist? A) Shear stress B) Isostasy C) Tension D) Compression

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Shear stress pushes rocks in opposite directions, causing them to bend or twist.

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