The grinding and shaping of rock surfaces by the "sandblasting" action of particles carried by wind is

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


A

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A barrier island is a static feature that has been unchanged for thousands to hundreds of thousands of years

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The cleanup of hazardous waste accumulated in orphan sites is complicated because

A) most of the waste is buried below the water table. B) there is no responsible party to clean up the waste. C) the chemicals have evaporated before they could be removed. D) there are no longer places available to dispose of hazardous wastes.

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Authorizing amendments that have no relation to the appropriation bills they are attached to are called

A. Riders B. Tort laws C. Lobbyists D. Precedents E. Standings

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