A weathering type associated with curved and concentric sets of joints that break away in successive layers is called ________.
A) exfoliation
B) hydrolysis
C) landslide
D) creep
E) solifluction

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The weathering type described is exfoliation, which is characterized by the separation of curved and concentric layers of rock due to the release of confining pressure. This process is commonly seen in areas that have undergone significant temperature changes and where there are significant differences in the expansion and contraction rates of the outer and inner layers of rocks.

A Weathering Type Associated with Curved and Concentric Sets of Joints