Which of the Following Best Describes Sets of Fractures in Relatively

question 46

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

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