If you were designing a rock that resisted weathering, which of the following characteristics would it have?

A) Closely spaced fractures
B) A soluble chemical composition
C) A quartz-rich rock
D) A rock composed of abundant loose pieces
E) All of these are correct.


C) A quartz-rich rock

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A. gravity B. friction C. centripetal D. pressure gradient

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A) appropriate farming technology is available B) pesticides are acceptable for use C) polyculture techniques are available D) appropriate soils are found at these latitudes E) climate change eventually reverts its current trends

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What are two geological roles for groundwater?

What will be an ideal response?

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