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james9437

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Caliche is
 
  A) fragmented quartz crystals that tumble down a cliff.
  B) limestone crystals that form by precipitation.
  C) calcite cement in desert rocks.
  D) silica cement in ancient river-bed rocks.

Question 2

Which horizon may accumulate minerals that are not present in the parent material?
 
  A) A horizon
  B) O horizon
  C) E horizon
  D) B horizon



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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