Tabular Sills and Lava Flows Often Have Regular Geometric Grids

question 56

Multiple Choice

Tabular sills and lava flows often have regular geometric grids of vertically oriented, thermal shrinkage cracks called ________.

• A)arthritic joints
• B)columnar joints
• C)hot flashes
• D)honeycomb fractures

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