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Ductility (Earth science)

earth science Maturity 9-11

Rocks can bend like clay.

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Some rocks do not snap. They change shape instead. This happens deep in the ground. Heat helps the rocks bend. Do you like to play with clay?

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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 14.9 | Vital Level 5