A large, complex mass wasting event that is difficult to classify is often called a ____
a. ground tsunami
b. landwave
c. landslide
d. landflow
c
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The following diagram illustrates the Carbon Cycle. Each arrow represents the transfer of carbon from one component of the Earth system to another. For example, arrow 1 represents the transfer of carbon from the biosphere to the atmosphere. Match the answers below to the number on the diagram.
Match the lettered answer to number 9 on the diagram.
A. Weathering B. Fossil fuel formation C. Photosynthesis D. Shell formation E. Respiration
Tides ________
A) produce currents scouring the bottom B) are significant on large lakes C) are unpredictable in occurrence D) are of approximately equal amplitude on all seacoasts E) do not occur in estuaries
Giant tsunami are usually the result of _____
a. ?earthquakes only b. ?landslides only c. ?volcanic eruptions only d. ?earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides e. ?earthquakes or landslides, but not volcanic eruptions