Which of the following factors favors movement of a rock slide?

A) Layers that are inclined opposite to the slope of the hill
B) Solid rock with few preexisting joints or faults
C) A massive rock with no bedding or other through-going discontinuities
D) A valley or other open space downslope from the rock slide


D) A valley or other open space downslope from the rock slide

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The process of hydraulic fracturing involves using ________

A) the energy from "fractured" water molecules to create a flow of electrons B) coal as a chemical reactant for producing natural gas C) explosives to fracture layers of rock that contain natural gas D) high-pressure fluids to fracture rock layers that contain natural gas

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The scientist to first introduce the concept of inertia was

A) Aristotle. B) Galileo. C) Newton. D) Copernicus.

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Which one of the following minerals shows distinct crystal form but no cleavage?

a) Halite b) Calcite c) Orthoclase d) Quartz e) Muscovite

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________ is the process by which domestic producers provide goods or services that were formerly bought from foreign producers

A) Nationalization of Economic Development B) Import Substitution C) Structural Factor D) Central Planning E) none of the above

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