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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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