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kshipps

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Weathering by salt crystal growth is most effective in _____.
 a. arid regions and rocky coastal locations
  b. tropical rainforests
 c. steppe climates
 d. tundra climates
 e. ice sheet climates

Question 2

Salt crystal growth causes weathering because ____.
 a. chemical reactions with salt weaken some minerals
  b. organisms readily grow on salt crystals
 c. salt oxidizes readily
 d. salt expands when it freezes
 e. growing salt crystals can wedge apart cracks



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

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