Slumps are _____

a. rotational slides where earth moves along a concave, curved surface
b. free falls of mud
c. linear flows of ice and snow
d. slow creep of rock
e. small avalanches of debris


a

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The lowest notch shown on this figure is 9 meters wide and 5 meters high from its base. The river has a velocity of 1 meter per second when it fills the notch. Based on the accompanying graph, what is the probability each year that the notch will be filled to the top?



A) 90% to 95%
B) 60% to 80%
C) 40% to 45%
D) Less than 40%
E) None of these are correct.

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Greeks had moved into Europe by

A. 2500 B.C. B. 2000 B.C. C. 1500 B.C. D. 1000 B.C

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All volcanoes ____

A)fall into one of five very distinct categories B)display both lava flows and pyroclastic flows C)form on either a convergent or a divergent plate boundary D)have a conduit leading to a magma chamber beneath the surface E)erupt on very short notice, making it difficult for people to prepare

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Building codes in many earthquake prone areas require homes and apartments to be designed to withstand a ________ Richter magnitude quake

A) 5.2 B) 7.8 C) 2.1 D) 6.0 E) 9.3

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