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sjones

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What accounts for most rock and regolith movement in mountains?
 
  A) rivers and streams
  B) weathering and erosion
  C) mass movements
  D) earthquakes

Question 2

Which is not a characteristic of clay minerals that increases the likelihood of a slide?
 
  A) resistance to weathering
  B) shrinking and swelling due to water and temperature
  C) low cohesive strength when wet
  D) low friction when wet


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Chelseyj.hasty

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

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


sjones

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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