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rlane42

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Chalk is a soft, porous rock composed of the hard parts of microscopic marine organisms.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

Because weathering involves the destruction of geologic materials, many people view the process as a bad thing. However, weathering can also be viewed as a positive process.
 
  Provide an example of one positive aspect of weathering that makes the processes not only important, but necessary. Explain.
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pallen55

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

This is great. Thanks

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Answers will vary but can include the production of soil for growing food, weathering of materials for artistic purposes, and erosion exposing deposits of economically important materials.


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