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brutforce

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Briefly explain why a region that is tectonically active may be particularly vulnerable to mass wasting.

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The two major mineral groups recognized by geologists are ___________________ _ and ___________________ _.
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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Such a region is likely to contain faults and highly fractured bedrock, have young steep slopes, and experience many earthquakes.

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silicates, carbonatescarbonate s, silicates


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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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