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What happens when river slopes are uplifted beyond their maximum stable slope?
 
  A) They are usually returned to the maximum stable slope by landslides.
  B) They are usually returned to the maximum stable angle by erosion.
  C) They usually remain at the uplifted angle but are more unstable when earthquakes occur.
  D) The river water fills the deeper crevice and maintains that depth.

Question 2

Which mineral gets weathered to weaken uplifted metamorphic rock?
 
  A) silica
  B) argentine
  C) clay
  D) serpentine


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otokexnaru

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

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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