Which of the following is true about how weathering affects fractured rocks?
A)Weathering affects rocks from the outside in,forming an outer weathered zone or rind.
B)Weathering attacks corners from three sides and so these are preferentially removed.
C)Preferential weathering along fractures can cause blocks to become rounded.
D)All of these are correct.

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All of the statements are true about how weathering affects fractured rocks. Weathering can cause an outer weathered rind to form on rocks, it can attack corners from three sides causing them to be preferentially removed, and preferential weathering along fractures can cause blocks to become rounded.

Which of the Following Is True About How Weathering Affects