How does water content affect mass wasting? What will be an ideal response?


It adds weight to the slope material, decreases inter-grain friction, and can lubricate the base of the
unstable slope.

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Large, storm generated waves that radiate outward in all directions across the ocean are known as

A) tidal bores. B) swells. C) ripples. D) wave trains. E) breakers.

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The most powerful biotic agent on Earth, influencing all ecosystems on a planetary scale is

A) autotrophs. B) tertiary consumers. C) detritivores. D) humans. E) the sun.

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The energy of motion is known as ____

A) kinetic energy B) potential energy C) radiant energy D) specific heat

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Which of the following is not a criterion for defining something as a mineral?

A) Hard B) Orderly crystalline structure C) Naturally occurring D) Generally inorganic

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