The maximum angle at which soil, sediment, and rock will remain on a slope without moving downslope is the

A) angle of repose. B) mass movement gradient.
C) the speed of the particles. D) height of the slope.


A

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A. Most of the world's urban areas are not environmentally sustainable in the long run. B. Most of the world's urban areas are environmentally sustainable in the long run. C. Since the ecological footprint of a city does not extend beyond its border, cities are models of sustainability. D. The only truly sustainable places occur in large urban areas.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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