Which of the Following Tasks Might NOT Be Disrupted by Highly

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tasks might NOT be disrupted by highly arousing circumstances?

• A) taking a calculus test
• B) defusing a bomb
• C) piloting an airplane during takeoffs/landings
• D) running a marathon

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Definitions:

Slope Failure

A general term for the downward movement of rock, soil, and debris on a slope due to gravity, often triggered by saturation, earthquakes, or erosion.

La Conchita

A small community in California known for being susceptible to landslides due to its geographic and geological condition.

Earth Flow

A form of mass wasting that involves the downslope movement of soil and rock material under the influence of gravity.

Rock Avalanche

A rapid, large-volume descent of rock debris downslope, often with little to no fluid motion involved.