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How does a mineral break into smooth pieces when a tool is used to break it

A mineral can have varying numbers of cleavage planes, areas where there exists an inclination to cleave when struck or force is applied.. Most mineral crystals exhibit a preferred cleavage in certain directions, but may have cleavage planes in other directions.

Which of the following is NOT a sedimentary structure Ripple marks Magma emplacement Mud cracks or Cross beds

Magma emplacements or Batholith are not sedimentary structures.

Why do earthquakes often happen near volcanic regions

both are caused by subduction zones

Which process relies most on gravity

Mass wasting

The formation of Karst topography requires carbonic acid to react with

limestone

Only Plinian and Pelean volcanic eruptions feature flow

pyroclastic

The type of weathering caused by physical means is what type of weathering

it is physical weathering. it is also called mechanical weathering

What is the terms listed below are sediment transporting agents except

Stratification

Is a type of physical weathering.

Frost wedging

Sediment composition in a clastic rock is determined by all of the following EXCEPT
Which of these types of weathering requires the presence of water

Oxidation

Which is required for karst topography to form

Limestone

What is the main reason why soil erosion can be a problem for people

It can destroy homes and force people to relocate from natural disasters or even a slow erosion over time.

Where would soil erode the fastest

On a steep slope

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