Why is open pit mining so devastating to the environment? A. It completely removes any topsoil
B. It causes mass erosion of sand
C. It exposes dangerous chemicals buried in the earth's crust
D. It releases a lot of carbon dioxide into the air.

Which describes how weathering and erosion are different? weathering is caused by water. erosion is caused by wind and ice. erosion transports sediments. weathering is a natural process.

Sperm pass through the and connect to a short ejaculatory duct. vas deferens prostrates seminiferous tubules none of the above

Which set of characteristics best describes sedimentary rock? a) largest type of rock, made of organic matter, hardest type of rock b) often contains layers, forms near sources of water, contains fossils c) least abundant type of rock, made of other rocks, made mostly of minerals d) most abundant type in earth's crust, made of magma/lava, contains no fossils