The noncohesive downslope movement of saturated Earth materials is called a(n) ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


earthflow

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How would coastline composition (rocky versus sandy) differ from the coastline of the Pacific Northwest and that of the Carolinas?

What will be an ideal response?

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The type of structure shown in this figure is a



A) joint.
B) normal fault.
C) reverse fault.
D) strike-slip fault.
E) dip-slip fault.

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Which one of the following would cause the greatest soil erosion on a forested hillside?

A) Removing the dead trees B) Cutting down and removing all of the trees C) Converting the hillside from forest to grass D) Planting new trees in the forest

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What type of climate would you likely encounter as you traveled from a marine climate equatorward along a coastline? Where is an example of this climate type in North America?

What will be the ideal response?

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