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SO00

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The primary reason for a conservation approach for remaining oil reserves is ________.
 
  A) these resources are very hard to mine
  B) the rate at which we are extracting oil is thousands of times faster than the rate of its formation
  C) developing countries are using less, making a greater resource available for the industrialized nations
  D) industry is taking an ever-increasing share of these resources
  E) the ever-increasing higher costs of oil

Question 2

When a rock is mechanically weathered, how does its surface area change? How does this influence chemical weathering?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

When a rock is mechanically weathered, it increases its surface area. This creates a greater contact area upon which chemical weathering can act. Thus, as physical weather progresses, it allows for an increased effect of chemical weathering as well.


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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