The joints in the photograph mimic topography, indicating that they formed





A) while the granite was still molten.

B) while the rocks were still buried at great depth.

C) when the weight of overlying rocks was unloaded, allowing expansion along the joints.

D) along a subduction zone.


C) when the weight of overlying rocks was unloaded, allowing expansion along the joints.

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