
Conceptual Physical Science, Books a la Carte Edition; Modified Mastering Physics with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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Chapter 20, Problem 86E
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The rock among granite, sandstone, limestone or halite that is first to weather in a wet climate.
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