Why does weathering of granite bedrock produce rounded shapes?

A. the rounded shapes are pillows formed at depth in the granitic magma
B. roots rub against the edges of the granite
C. burrowing animals eat away parts of the granite
D. weathering removes corners and edges, as in spheroidal weathering


Answer: D

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