In debris avalanches, the mass of material does not affect runout
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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Causal factors of dry climates include subsiding air hot, dry air associated with the subtropical high pressure systems, rain shadow effect, continentality, and cold ocean currents
Indicate whether the statement is true or false