Chemical Weathering Generally Proceeds __

question 43

Multiple Choice

Chemical weathering generally proceeds __.

• A) at about the same rate throughout a rock body
• B) fastest in the intact interior of a rock body, where ions easily move short distances from grain to grain
• C) fastest on flat joint (crack) faces that are distant from any corners or edges
• D) along contacts between mineral grains
• E) fastest at the tip of growing cracks deep within the rock

Understand the system of checks and balances, separation of powers, and the roles of the three branches of government as established by the Constitution.

Recognize the processes involved in amending the Constitution and the role of federalism.

Understand the significance of key compromises (e.g., Great Compromise, Three-Fifths Compromise) in shaping the Constitution.

Grasp the reasons behind bicameralism and the structure it gives to legislative bodies.

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