Landslide is a ____.
A)general term for mass movements of earth materials
B)specific term for a mass movement of a defined type and speed
C)specific term used for mass movements on a volcano
D)specific term for the rapid movement of snow and ice downslope
E)general term describing various types of creep
Question 2Specific gravity is the ratio of a mineral's weight to the weight of an equal volume of water at four degrees Celsius.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3The principle of ____________________ states that rock layers extend laterally in all directions unless or until they terminate in one of a number of natural means.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Question 4Mass wasting occurs when ____
A)shear strength exceeds gravitational force
B)gravitational force exceeds shear strength
C)gravitational force exceeds the angle of repose
D)the slope is in equilibrium
E)topography is undulating
Question 5A combination of silicon, hydrogen, and oxygen is known as silica.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6____________________ dating is used to obtain absolute age dates.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Question 7Damage to homes by mass wasting ____.
A)strikes wealthy and poor people equally
B)is rare because the potential dangers on different slopes are well studied
C)is more likely to affect poor people because they cannot afford to build on the most stable slopes
D)is most likely to strike urban areas
E)is inevitable because homes cannot be redesigned
Question 8Animal matter and vegetable matter can sometimes be minerals.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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