Mass movements in which material flows as a viscous fluid or displays plastic movement are termed
____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
flows
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Crescent-shaped dunes formed where the amount of sand is outweighed by gravel and bedrock are
A) parabolic dunes. B) barchan dunes. C) transverse dunes. D) star dunes.
Why is the geologic history of a volcano important in hazard prediction?
A) The geologic history helps to determine whether evacuation is necessary. B) The geologic history reflects the history of subduction beneath a volcano. C) The geologic history is an important indicator of seismic activity. D) The geologic history reveals the frequency and style of eruptions.
The cost to government to clean up contaminated industrial sites is an example of
A. a deferred cost. B. an external cost. C. both a deferred and an external cost. D. neither a deferred nor an external cost.
Protective structures used to control mass-wasting include all of the following except
A. tunnels. B. terraces. C. retaining walls. D. a covering comprised of a heavy chain mesh.