Why Does Weathering of Granite Bedrock Produce Rounded Shapes

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why does weathering of granite bedrock produce rounded shapes?

• A)the rounded shapes are pillows formed at depth in the granitic magma
• B)weathering removes corners and edges, as in spheroidal weathering
• C)burrowing animals eat away parts of the granite
• D)roots rub against the edges of the granite

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Definitions:

Vasodilation

The widening of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure and allows for increased blood flow to tissues.

Heart Rate

Heart rate is the number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed in beats per minute (bpm), indicating the speed of heart function and cardiovascular health.

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels, which decreases blood flow and is regulated by various mechanisms in the body for maintaining blood pressure and temperature.

Sympathetic Fibers

Nerve fibers of the sympathetic nervous system that prepare the body for physical activity by increasing heart rate, blood flow, and energy mobilization.