The grinding and shaping of rock surfaces by the "sand blasting" action of particles captured in the air is termed

A) traction. B) deflation. C) abrasion. D) saltation. E) deposition.


C

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____________________-trusive rocks formed in volcanic chains along ____________________ plate boundaries. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following best describes the experimental conditions under which an alkane can be chlorinated or brominated?

A) in the dark at room temperature B) only at room temperature upon exposure to light C) only in the dark at temperatures exceeding about 100°C D) either at room temperature upon exposure to light or in the dark at temperatures exceeding about 100°C

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An erosional surface that separates strata that are parallel with one another is called a(n) ____

a. angular unconformity b. disconformity c. nonconformity d. hiatus e. bedding plane

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An acid is any compound that accepts hydrogen ions (protons) in a solution.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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