Which of the following landscapes is most closely associated with jointing?

A) Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
B) the folded Appalachian Mountains
C) the Front Range of the Rockies
D) Chief Mountain in Glacier National Park, Montana
E) Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park


Answer: A

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