What Minerals Are Responsible for the Orange-Brown Colors of Weathered

question 26

Multiple Choice

What minerals are responsible for the orange-brown colors of weathered surfaces in the desert?

• A)carbonates
• B)framework silicates
• C)iron oxides
• D)sulfates

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