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1. Choose the word that correctly completes each sentence. (3 points)
Conglomerates and sandstones that are strongly cemented by
resist weathering longer than some igneous
rocks do
a. rate
b. silicates
C. clay
Shales that are not firmly cemented may break up to form
The
at which these sedimentary rocks weather depend
mostly on the material that holds the sediment grains together.
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answer: - few nutrients

high pressure

low temperatures

explanation: 1. few nutrients:   open-ocean zone is located way far from the land, which is the main source of the essential nutrients.2. high pressure: pressure increases by 1 atmosphere for every 10 meters increase in depth.3. ample sunlight: a large fraction of the sunlight is reflected back to the atmosphere from the sea surface. 4. varying salinity: below the thermocline, the water is isolated from the atmosphere so the salinity remains stable over the year.5. low temperatures:   the temperature of open-ocean zone ranges from a low of -2°c to an average of 17°c

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