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jman1234

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Consider the shallow ocean basins and current climate in the Persian Gulf. What kind of rocks would you expect to be forming there, and how would they form?
 
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Match the various grades of coal in order from lowest grade to highest grade. (Note: First refers to lowest grade and Fourth refers to highest grade.)
 
  A) Lignite
  B) Anthracite coal
  C) Peat
  D) Bituminous coal
 
  1) First (lowest grade)
  2) Second
  3) Third
  4) Fourth (highest grade)


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

Answer: As the water evaporates, the solution becomes enriched with salt until the solution can hold no more. This process forces precipitation of the salt crystals. In the Persian Gulf, the high temperatures evaporate a great deal of water from the sea, leaving rock salt deposits behind.

Answer to Question 2

Answers: 1) C 2) A 3) D 4) B


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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
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