Alpine glaciers eroding parallel valleys may produce thin, sharp ridge forms known as arĂȘte

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Stream-related processes are termed

A) hydrological. B) geomorphological. C) fluvial. D) erosion.

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"Glaciers have no defined cleavage planes, but instead flow plastically." Evaluate this statement

A) This statement is true, but it only applies to the upper part of a glacier. B) This statement is false. Ice has cleavage similar to the mineral mica, and ice behaves like mica would under the same pressure. C) This statement is partially true. The flow of glaciers is very slow and more similar to gravel than to plastic. D) This statement is false. Glaciers do flow plastically, but also have well-defined cleavage planes similar to mica.

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P and S waves are both body waves.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The objectives of China's Three Gorges Dam are to control river flooding and to create a resort

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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