What is a simple chemical test that will distinguish calcite from non-carbonate minerals? What will be an ideal response?


Calcite will effervesce in hydrochloric acid, while the others will not.

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The major differences between the eruption of Mount St. Helens and Kilauea __________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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Albedo is the percentage of radiation reflected from the surface.

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

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Beach sand moves along the shore in a movement of materials called ________

A) barrier bar deposition B) spit organization C) beach drifting D) tombolo genesis E) karst solution

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What contributes the greatest amount of reflection to Earth's total albedo?

What will be an ideal response?

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