Although it was not discussed in Chapter 4, what are some preventive measures that can be done to reduce or lessen the impact of mass wasting? (Hint: Think about the controls and triggers of mass wasting.)
What will be an ideal response?
Retaining walls, bolting, avalanche sheds, shooting with bullets to cause mass wasting in a controlled form, lowering the water table, planting trees and other types of vegetation, terracing, and regrade the area so the angle of repose is not oversteepened
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. pattern B. color C. diagram D. size E. shape
Describe the overall topography of this region.
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a. True b. False