Which of the following is a common characteristic of carbonate rocks?
A) They commonly have a dissolved appearance.
B) They are commonly black and shiny.
C) They are commonly reddish.
D) They do not form cliffs.
E) All of these are correct.
A) They commonly have a dissolved appearance.
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a. conduction.
b. convection.
c. latent heat.
d. radiation.
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What will be an ideal response?