11. The surface area of rocks exposed to weathering is increased by @7c a. burial. C. leaching b. accumulation. d. jointing
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d. jointing
Jointing refers to the natural cracks or fractures that occur in rocks, typically as a result of the release of pressure when rocks are uplifted and erosion removes overlying materials, or when rocks cool down, such as in the case of igneous rocks. When rocks develop joints, they break into smaller pieces which increases their overall surface area.