Minerals that possess ____________________ break, or split, along smooth planes of weakness determined by the strength of their chemical bonds. In contrast, a(n) ____________________ is mineral breakage along irregular surfaces

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


cleavage, fracture

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a. oxygen b. nitrogen c. carbon dioxide d. water vapor e. argon

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Uniformitarianism states that geologic processes today operated with equal intensities and rates in the past

a. True b. False

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What type of volcano is short-lived, relatively small, and is commonly on the flanks of other volcanoes?

A. Caldera B. Shield C. Dome D. Cinder cone E. Composite

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?What makes harmful algal blooms so dangerous?

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

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