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A(n) ________ is a cone of debris that forms where an ephemeral stream emerges from the confines of the canyon.
 
  Its runoff spreads over the gentler slopes at the base of the mountains and quickly loses velocity, dumping most of its sediment load within a short distance.
  A) drumlin
  B) alluvial fan
  C) esker
  D) delta

Question 2

What environmental damage(s) is(are) often caused by logging in Southeast Asia?
 
  A) erosion
  B) destruction of wildlife habitat
  C) smoke pollution as cut-over land is burned
  D) increased flooding
  E) All of the choices are correct



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

E



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