Unconsolidated, granular materials such as gravel and sand will support maximum slope angles of about 33 to 35 degrees. What is the name for this maximum slope angle?

What will be an ideal response?


angle of repose

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Compare the three main types of galaxies

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A) an arete B) a horn C) a cirque D) a tarn

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