These rounded granite outcrops are the result of which weathering process?
A)Hydration
B)Spheroidal weathering
C)Carbonation
D)Oxidation

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The rounded granite outcrops are a result of spheroidal weathering. This type of weathering occurs when the corners of rocks are eroded faster than the flat surfaces due to differential weathering rates. Over time, this leads to the development of rounded shapes.

These Rounded Granite Outcrops Are the Result of Which Weathering