CHAPTER 8: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1.
What is not necessary to have the ice cause weathering? A. Cracks in the rocks B. A spell of cold weather C. A spell of warm weather D. A dry spell in the weather
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What is the origin of a rhizolith in a rock? A. Volcanic activity B. Salt C. Trees D. Earthworms
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When it comes to chemical weathering, which mineral will chemically weather first and more completely? A. Pyroxene B. Quartz C. Olivine D. Amphibole
4.
What causes Karst topography? A. High winds B. High temperatures C. Mechanical weathering differences D. Chemical weathering differences
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What is a major feature of Andisols? A. It is a type of soil you see in the desert. B. It is soil that comes from fresh volcanic activity. C. It is soil that contains no nitrogen. D. It is soil that is mostly clay.
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