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05:36 Nov 29, 2006 |
English language (monolingual) [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Mining & Minerals / Gems / mining impact on environment | |||||||
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5 +1 | depth/area of rock affected by external forces |
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4 +1 | soil zone subjected to climatic conditions |
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4 -1 | zone of erosion caused by weather (by oxidation) |
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soil zone subjected to climatic conditions Explanation: That is, the layer of the soil that can be affected by weather factors such as rain, snow, humidity, exposure to solar rays, etc. This layer can be as thick as 70 m in some cases. See: http://www.newmont.com/en/about/gold/glossary/index.asp weathered zone: near surface zone in which the exposed rock has been chemically or physically changed due to the action of rain, water, etc. |
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3 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): -1
4 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
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