What is the process by which glaciers “pick up” rocks by refreezing around rocky protrusions?
A. glacial plucking
B. glacial advance
C. glacial abrasion
D. glacial retreat
E. glacial flour
A
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Which of the following areas in the investigation terrain is least likely to cause casualties in the event of a slope failure?
A. flanks of Flattop Hill B. Bent Fence Hills with the leaning trees C. Rock Valley D. the area below Tilted Mountain
On average, how quickly do faults slip?
a) millimeters per minute b) millimeters per second c) millimeters per day d) millimeters per year
Which of the following is part of natural capital but not specifically ecosystem capital?
A) Solar energy used to drive photosynthesis throughout the biosphere B) Coal and oil reserves C) Pollination of orange trees by honeybees D) The genetic diversity of all plants and animals used in modern agriculture
________ are pyroclastic materials that are larger than ash, but smaller than blocks or bombs
A) Pumice B) Scoria C) Lapilli D) Pillow lavas