Environmental Studies

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Tuff is made up of pyroclastic materials. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... Started by gbarreiro	1 Replies 100 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by voltaire123
Plutons form within the peaky structure of a volcano. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... Started by Bernana	1 Replies 59 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Jayson
How does gravity affect a slope? What will be an ideal response?[br][br][b][color=black]Question ... Started by Wadzanai	3 Replies 83 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by ryhom
What are some ways by which a slope can become oversteepened? How can oversteeping cause mass ... Started by karateprodigy	1 Replies 55 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by maaaaaaaaaa
What factors contribute to mass wasting in tropical versus arid and semiarid climates? What will be ... Started by misspop	1 Replies 75 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by C.mcnichol98
How does vegetation affect slope stability? What happens if vegetation is removed from the slope? ... Started by jasdeep_brar	1 Replies 70 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by smrtceo
Compare and contrast rapid mass movements and slow mass movements. What will be an ideal ... Started by codyclark	1 Replies 128 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by yotaSR5
What factors played a role in the tragic rock slide at Frank, Alberta, Canada, in 1903? What will be ... Started by penguins	1 Replies 78 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by jasonq
What are quick clays, and how do they cause damage? What will be an ideal ... Started by Yolanda	1 Replies 56 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by mochi09
How can areas with high potential for slope failure be identified? What will be an ideal ... Started by strangeaffliction	1 Replies 68 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by mochi09
What is the effect of reducing water on a slope to mass movements? How can this be done?c What will ... Started by londonang	3 Replies 81 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by macybarnes
Why is the California coastline so susceptible to losses due to mass wasting? Put together what ... Started by vicky	1 Replies 46 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by cadimas
What types of changes in a slope can lead to mass wasting? What will be an ideal ... Started by mp14	1 Replies 56 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by AngeliqueG
How can vegetation affect the likelihood of mass wasting? What will be an ideal ... Started by LCritchfi	1 Replies 76 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by cascooper22
How can overloading affect slope stability? What will be an ideal ... Started by tiffannnnyyyyyy	1 Replies 82 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by AaaA
How can slow mass movements be detected? What will be an ideal ... Started by Mimi	1 Replies 82 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by quynhmickitran
How does a mudflow differ from a debris flow? What will be an ideal ... Started by tsand2	1 Replies 74 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Mochi
What is meant by the term flow when used with reference to mass movements? What will be an ideal ... Started by melina_rosy	1 Replies 101 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by underwood14
What is the most important step that can be taken to minimize or eliminate mass wasting or damage ... Started by tatyanajohnson	3 Replies 89 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by josephsuarez
What is a slope-stability map? What will be an ideal response?[br][br][b][color=#151B54]Question ... Started by lak	1 Replies 56 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by allisonblackmore
If you were surveying hillside property on which you planned to build a home, what is some of the ... Started by pepyto	1 Replies 64 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Kaytorgator
Give an example of a way in which mass wasting can affect human activity. What will be an ideal ... Started by jrubin	1 Replies 102 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by rekilledagain
Geologists call the downslope movement of material under the direct influence of gravity ... Started by tiara099	1 Replies 75 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by polinasid
All slopes are constantly adjusting to new conditions, which means they are in a state of ... Started by newbem	1 Replies 142 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by scottmt
Additional weight added to a hillside, which is always the result of human activities, is called ... Started by FButt	1 Replies 152 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by srodz