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Describe the forces acting on a slope and the various physical aspects of a slope, such as waxing slope and debris slope.
 
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The area of sediment deposit by by glaciofluvial action beyond the glacial terminus is known as the
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Slopes are curved, inclined surfaces that form the boundaries of landforms. The basic components of a slope vary with conditions of rock structure and climate. They typically feature an upper waxing slope towards the top (convex surface); a free face indicating the presence of outcrop resistent rock; a debris slope, which receives rock fragments and materials from above; and a waning slope (concave surface)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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