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ARLKQ

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During the summer thaw season in periglacial regions, the mass movement of soil regolith downslope is called
 
  A) slump. B) gelifluction. C) fall. D) slide. E) mudflow.

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The maximum angle at which soil, sediment, and rock will remain without moving downslope (e.g., a stable slope) is the
 
  A) the speed of the particles.
  B) orogeny.
  C) mass movement gradient.
  D) angle of repose.
  E) height of the slope.


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ashely1112

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


ARLKQ

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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