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olgavictoria

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Why are sedimentary rocks not a component of soil?
 
  A) Components of broken down sedimentary rocks, like weathered rock residue, are present in soil, not sedimentary rocks.
  B) Sedimentary rocks do not break down quickly enough to become soil.
  C) Sedimentary rocks' chemical composition makes them impossible to ever become soil.
  D) Sedimentary rocks are too rare.

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True or False: Minerals with covalent bonds are more resistant to weathering than minerals with ionic bonds.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE


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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thank you :)


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