Which is not a factor that contributes to the modern increase in catastrophes in urban areas?
A) increased sports and leisure activities on slopes
B) increased urbanization in areas prone to slope failure
C) changes in local precipitation patterns
D) deforestation in urban areas
Answer: A
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A) Higher temperature, higher density, warmer air rises, lower pressure at surface B) Higher temperature, lower density, warmer air rises, higher pressure at surface C) Lower temperature, higher density, cold air rises, higher pressure at surface D) Lower temperature, higher density, cold air sinks, higher pressure at surface
The glassy texture of obsidian is the result of extremely slow cooling
a. True b. False
Which of the following is not one of the world's largest population concentrations?
A) East Asia B) South Asia C) Southeast Asia D) Western Europe E) North America
Comprehending the ________ associated with topographic development is much more important than detailed studies of the distribution of landforms
A) climates B) soils C) chemistry D) processes E) rock ages