A small, high-gradient mountain stream would likely have:

a. low competence and high capacity
b. low competence and low capacity
c. high competence and high capacity
d. high competence and low capacity


d

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A) Patterned ground B) Proglacial lakes C) Permafrost D) A kettle E) The Channeled Scablands of Washington State

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A) coastal earthquakes and landslides B) wind and storms at sea C) the gravitational attraction of the moon and the sun D) the gravitational attraction of Mars and Venus

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Which of the following is true?

A) Natural sources of pollution do not produce a greater volume of pollutants than human-made sources. B) Natural sources of air pollution provide no reason for concern. C) Natural sources of air pollution are not a concern in terms of human health. D) Natural sources of air pollution are a relatively new occurrence. E) Though infrequent, natural events that produce air pollution may cover large areas.

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