Which of the following best describes sets of fractures in relatively fresh bedrock, such as granite, which are roughly parallel to the land surface?
A)thermal expansion cracks
B)sheeting fractures
C)columnar joints
D)hydrolytic failures

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Sheet fractures or sheeting fractures are sets of fractures that occur parallel to the land surface in fresh bedrock such as granite, due to the release of confining pressure during erosion or weathering.

Which of the Following Best Describes Sets of Fractures in Relatively