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What Regions of the earths surface where limestone is exposed and abundant are called?
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When limestone on the surface is dissolved by ground water it forms?
caverns
In what regions of the globe do warm surface currents originate?
southern regions
What is causing the breakdown of sedimentary rocks?
Sedimentary rocks, when exposed on the surface, is exposed to weathering.
Hot liquid rock that is exposed at the surface?
"Hot liquid rock" exposed at or above the surface is called lava whereas if it is below the surface it is called magma.
How do you remove calcium carbonate from limestone floors?
Limestone is calcium carbonate. If you have a spill of calcium carbonate on the surface try brushing or polishing the floor.
What are some common rock on the surface of the earth?
Shale, sandstone, limestone, basalt, and granite are fairly commonly exposed on the surface of the Earth.
Limestone regions may have few surface streams because?
Regions overlying limestone bedrock tend to have fewer visible groundwater sources (such as streams & ponds), since surface water easily drains downward through permeable fractures and fissures in the limestone
Do The surface areas of the ocean have abundant nutrients?
The surface areas of the ocean have abundant nutrients.
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by limestone?
I think it is 75 % of the earths surface is covered by limestone
What region in Mexico has limestone?
Several regions throughout Mexico have considerable deposits of limestone, but the Yucatan Peninsula is the largest of them all, being mostly a flat land composed of limestone. Due to this nature, there are almost no surface rivers in the peninsula and most water comes from holes in the ground known as cenotes.
What has the author Elizabeth A Oluoch written?
Elizabeth A. Oluoch has written: 'Peptide mapping of surface exposed regions of the variable surface glycoproteins of African trypanosomes' -- subject(s): Trypanosomiasis, Glycoproteins, Peptides
Are sedimentary rock the most abundant in the world?
No. Over 75% of earths surface is covered with these rocks, but it is only a thin layer. Actually, only 5% of earth's inner crust is made up of it.
What type of mine is exposed on the surface?
An open pit mine, or quarry, is exposed on the surface.
Where do you get limestone?
Limestone can be found in many parts of the world and is usually mined in surface quarries.
How does the area of exposed surface affect evaporation?
The larger the exposed surface area - the faster evaporation occurs.
What element is abundant on the lunar surface?
helium3
What percentage of Puerto Rico is covered in in limestone?
Limestone covers about 27.5 percent of the island’s surface.
