____________ may form parallel to slope surfaces in granite and become a failure surface.

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Exfoliation joints are a type of joint that forms parallel to the surface of a slope in granite. They are caused by the release of pressure on the rock as overlying layers are eroded away, which can lead to the formation of a failure surface. Bedding planes and foliation planes are both types of internal structures within rocks, and do not necessarily form parallel to the surface of a slope.

____________ May Form Parallel to Slope Surfaces in Granite and Become