Explain how it is possible for weathering to take place far below the surface of bedrock

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Weathering penetrates into rock through various openings into which water and atmospheric gases can move. They are pores, joints, faults, etc.

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A. It is a region of complete vacuum in the ozone layer B. It is a region where ozone sinks to the troposphere C. It is an actual hole in the ozone layer D. It is a region of reduced thickness in the ozone layer

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As one travels from airport to airport, a person experiences the same fast food restaurants, newsstands, and clothing stores. This produces the sense of ________.

A. placelessness B. deglobalization C. ubiquity D. corporatization

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The albedo of Earth's surface is only about 4%, yet the combined albedo of Earth and its atmosphere is about 30%. Which set of conditions below best explains why this is so?

A) high albedo of clouds; low albedo of water B) high albedo of clouds; high albedo of water C) low albedo of clouds; low albedo of water D) low albedo of clouds; high albedo of water

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Large volcanic eruptions that eject sulfur-rich veils into the stratosphere tend to ____ at Earth's surface

A) increase temperatures B) increase precipitation C) decrease temperatures D) have no effect

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