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JGIBBSON

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Why is it possible for rock avalanches to move at speeds in excess of 200 kilometers per hour?
 
  A) They are moving with large quantities of water.
  B) They are moving with molten material such as lava.
  C) They are moving with large quantities of air trapped and compressed beneath the debris.
  D) They are moving with large chunks of ice compressed beneath the moving material.

Question 2

Which type of motion will supply material to and maintain talus slopes?
 
  A) Flow
  B) Fall
  C) Slide
  D) Slump


connor417

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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JGIBBSON

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Reply #2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 15, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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