The Joints in the Photograph Mimic Topography, Indicating That They

question 79

Multiple Choice

The joints in the photograph mimic topography, indicating that they formed

• A)while the granite was still molten.
• B)while the rocks were still buried at great depth.
• C)when the weight of overlying rocks was unloaded, allowing expansion along the joints.
• D)along a subduction zone.

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