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dejastew

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on: Jul 15, 2018
Which of the following was the cause of the debris flow in Oso, Washington, in March 2014?
 
  A) Volcanic eruptions generated a lahar.
  B) A stream at the base of a slope eroded the toe of the slope away.
  C) Heavy rains saturated the surface materials on the slope.
  D) The slope was oversteepened during construction.

Question 2

A ________ is an example of a translational slide.
 
  A) rockslide
  B) creep
  C) mudflow
  D) slump


sarahccccc

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

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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