Which of the Following Best Describes Sets of Fractures in Relatively

question 16

Multiple Choice

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

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

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