Joints in the landscape

A) mostly form at depth and are uplifted to the surface.
B) can detach thin slices of rock parallel to the land surface.
C) cause areas to be less resistant to weathering than those without joints.
D) All of these are correct.


D) All of these are correct.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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