Author Question: The maximum incline at which sediments on a slope can remain at rest before pulled downward by ... (Read 139 times)

MGLQZ · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

The maximum incline at which sediments on a slope can remain at rest before pulled downward by gravity is known as the

A) angle of repose.
B) slope.
C) free face.
D) regolith.
E) catchment.

Question 2

If surface winds were influenced only by the pressure gradient force and Coriolis force (i.e., without the frictional force)

A) winds would flow in a straight line from areas of higher to lower pressure.
B) wind speed and direction would be reduced.
C) winds would not blow at all.
D) The effects would vary depending on surface texture.
E) winds would flow parallel to isobars and at high rates of speed.