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  • Rock Deformation: Understanding How Rocks Change Shape
    The process in which rocks change shape is called deformation.

    Here's why:

    * Deformation refers to the changes in the shape or volume of a rock due to stress. This stress can be caused by forces like tectonic plate movement, pressure from buried rocks, or even the weight of glaciers.

    * Deposition is the process of sediments settling and accumulating.

    * Composition refers to the mineral makeup of a rock.

    * Flotation is a separation process used in mining, not related to rock shape changes.

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