How could you test the rate of weathering in your area by observing local gravestones?

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gravestones?
Measure loss of material on old gravestones. (Know time elapsed from epitaph, estimate original depth of engraving from new gravestones)
Identify areas of erosion or deposition in the yard.

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A) Pollination B) Ocean fish netted for food C) Control of pest populations D) Carbon sequestration

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Which bond would you expect to find in halite (NaCl)?

a. valence electron bonds b. covalent bonds c. metallic bonds d. hybrid bonds e. ionic bonds

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Water is generally a good solvent for which of the following types of compounds?

A) nonpolar compounds B) polar compounds C) both a and b D) neither a nor b

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Primary Consumers

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