Water molecules are able to attach to
other substances, particularly if they are
also polar.

Water molecules form hydrogen bonds with each other and are strongly polar. This polarity allows it to dissociate icons in salts and bonds to each other polar substances such as alcohols and acids thus dissolving them.

surface mining destroys mountain tops, landscapes, forests and wildlife habitats. on top of that, it leads to soil erosion and destruction of agricultural land. the landscape changes can also disrupt river channels and streams, which leads to flooding. which, can destroy plant life and other animals as well.

explanation:

weathering - colorado river carves land in arizona to form the grand canyon. cracks form in a sandstone wall surrounding a house. a marble statue near the science museum is changing color due to rainfall

erosion - after a rainstorm, soil and rock piees litter the roadways. the sand dunes in the sahara desert are changing shape.

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