How is an inventory of past slide movement usually obtained for input into GIS?

A) A geologist walks the entire area and makes detailed surface observations.
B) A geologist looks at aerial photographs of the area.
C) A team of geologists makes surface observations and takes core samples to analyze in the lab for evidence of past movement.
D) Past recorded seismographs are analyzed by computer technology.


Answer: B

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