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justinmsk

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Hydration weathering involves the _____.
 a. formation of new minerals
 b. freezing and thawing of water
 c. expanding and shrinking of minerals
 d. dissolving of silicates
 e. breaking off of concentric sheets of rock

Question 2

Weathering by unloading _____.
 a. results from alternating freezing and thawing of water
  b. results from salt crystal growth
 c. mostly affects limestone
 d. can result in formation of exfoliation domes
 e. most commonly affects sandstone



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d



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