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Lechuguilla Cave in New Mexico is special because a significant amount of the dissolution of its carbonate rocks was accomplished by ________.
 
  A) earthquakes
  B) carbonic acid
  C) jointing
  D) sulfuric acid
  E) sinter corrosion

Question 2

In a cavern, lime readily precipitates from solution because ________ than in the surrounding bedrock.
 
  A) pressures are greater
  B) temperatures are greater
  C) the water is purer
  D) the water can run in streams
  E) pressure is lowered and evaporation is possible


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E


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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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