Which of the following slope failures moves at the slowest rate?
A. rock avalanche
B. earth flow
C. debris avalanche
D. debris flow
E. rock fall
Answer: B
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Analyze the diagram shown. What is the correct order of events from oldest to youngest? Also see Checkpoint 8.3.
- Oldest - F, A, H, I, D, B, G, C, E, J - Youngest
- Oldest - H, A, F, D, I, B, G, C, E, J - Youngest
- Oldest - H, F, D, I, B, G, A, C, E, J - Youngest
In most soils the O and A horizons contain more organic matter than the B and C horizons
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Everything else being equal, a gradual increase in global CO2 would most likely bring about ____
A) an increase in surface air temperature B) a marked decrease in plant growth C) a decrease in evaporation from Earth's oceans D) no change in global climate
Which of the following is in the correct order from the center of the Earth to the surface of the Earth?
a. Inner core, Outer core, Asthenosphere, Lithosphere b. Inner core, Outer core, Lithosphere, Asthenosphere c. Outer core, Inner core, Asthenosphere, Lithosphere d. Asthenosphere, Inner core, Outer core, Lithosphere