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cartlidgeashley

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Mechanical weathering processes result in ________.
 
  A) the disintegration of rocks due to differential expansion of minerals
  B) the oxidation of iron and manganese compounds
  C) the hydrolysis of minerals through frost action
  D) the decomposition of primary minerals

Question 2

The following are characteristics of a water molecule.
 
  A) The two H atoms are on diametrically opposite ends of the molecule.
  B) The H to O to H angle is approximately 90C.
  C) It has a positive and a negative side.
  D) It is attracted to surfaces with negative but not positive charges.
  E) It is held in soils by adhesion but not adsorption.


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tdewitt

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


cartlidgeashley

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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