Which of the following protects mainland shores from the force of waves?
A. Coral islands
B. Volcanic islands
C. Barrier islands
D. Estuaries
E. Wetlands
Answer: C
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In many areas of the far western United States, only sparse vegetation grows on ____________________-facing slopes
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Which mineral reacts readily with cool, dilute hydrochloric acid to produce visible bubbles of carbon dioxide gas?
A) quartz B) plagioclase C) calcite D) gypsum