What are the major factors that control the rate of chemical weathering? What will be an ideal response?


Presence of fractures, particle size, climate, parent material.

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The lifting condensation level

A) is typically at the freezing mark. B) marks the base of a thunderstorm. C) is the level where the anvil head of a thunderstorm forms. D) is the level at which entrainment begins. E) none of the above

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Micro-organisms called foraminifera have tiny coiled shells with chambers, not unlike the chambering nautilus but much smaller. In modern oceans the coiling direction of foraminifera shells is correlated to temperature

Using coiling direction from foraminifera fossils is an example of ________. A) using isotopes to fingerprint temperature B) using the fossil's coiling direction is a proxy for climate because the surface water temperature would be highly correlated to surface temperature C) geomagic; the whole idea is preposterous D) using the fossil as a paleo-depth indicator because water temperature varies with depth

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One way of imposing a inclusionary policy is through government issued visas that require a migrant to gain permission to enter a country before arriving there

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Given the calculation: 4.238 x 9.1 = ? What is the answer reported to the correct number of significant figures?

A) 38.5658 B) 38.57 C) 38.6 D) 39

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