What makes a mineral a silicate or a non silicate?

In which area will soil formation be greatest? a a steep slope in a warm, b wet climate a flat area in a warm, c wet climate a north-facing area on a steep slope a flat area in a cold, d wet climate description

Mexico city is an example of how humans alter their environment because it was a. one of the world’s largest cities b. built on drained and filled lake beds c. built after conquest by the spanish d. once the capital of the aztec empire

What effect has the drug trade had on some governments in middle and south america? a. it has funded political instability. b. many nations have created democratic governments. c. many governments have allowed the drug trade to fund local programs. d. it has funded political stability.