What can you conclude from the fact that the states in the U.S. having the lowest landslide severity are

all either in the central part of the country or are in coastal areas? What will be an ideal response?


Slope plays a critical role in determining landslide severity in a given state. The states with low
severity tend to be those that are not mountainous.

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A) the storm's anvil. B) the gust front. C) experiencing very calm conditions. D) a cold front.

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