The Large Sheets of Rock That Break Off Batholiths,such as Half

question 98

Multiple Choice

The large sheets of rock that break off batholiths,such as Half Dome in Yosemite National Park,develop as a result of

• A)exfoliation.
• B)mineral expansion.
• C)salt crystal growth.
• D)frost wedging.
• E)solution

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Analyze the structure of power in American society, including the roles of the power elite, authoritarianism, and protest movements.

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Definitions:

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