Which of the Following Best Describes Sets of Fractures in Relatively

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes sets of fractures in relatively fresh bedrock,such as granite,that are roughly parallel to the land surface?

• A)thermal expansion cracks
• B)sheeting fractures
• C)hydrolytic failures
• D)columnar joints

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