Like limestone, ________ is highly susceptible to subsurface erosion.
A) gypsum
B) sandstone
C) granite
D) shale
E) basalt

Name: Like limestone, ________ is highly susceptible to subsurface erosion. A) gypsum B) sandstone C) granite D) shale E) basalt
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Gypsum, like limestone, is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcium sulfate. It is also highly soluble in water and is thus susceptible to subsurface erosion. Sandstone, granite, shale, and basalt are all less susceptible to subsurface erosion.

Like Limestone, ________ Is Highly Susceptible to Subsurface Erosion