The downward movement of unconsolidated material moving along a curved surface is called:

a. Mudflow
b. Slump
c. Avalanche
d. Creep


b. Slump

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The industrialization of agriculture has made the farm

A) the center of agricultural production. B) the center of the service sector of the economy. C) the cutting edge of new technology. D) a component in the agro-commodity production system. E) an unnecessary part of food production.

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Critical Thinking According to the accompanying diagram, what percentage of U.S. commercial energy is converted to a useful form or material?

What will be an ideal response?

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Between a cold front and a warm front, we find

A) a cold air mass. B) a dry air mass. C) a warm, moist, and unstable air mass. D) a very stable air mass.

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