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Which of the Following Best Describes Sets of Fractures in Relatively

Question 27

Question 27

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

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