A ______ Mechanism, Such as Heavy Rains or an Earthquake

question 101

Multiple Choice

A ______ mechanism, such as heavy rains or an earthquake, are sometimes instrumental in causing mass wasting to occur.

• A) triggering
• B) filtering
• C) mitigating
• D) saturating

Recognize and understand the concept of overlapping categories in frequency distributions.

Interpret data tables to find specific statistical information.

Identify and correct common spelling errors.

Develop an understanding of the correct spelling of frequently used words.

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Definitions:

Discretionary Income

The amount of an individual's income left for spending, investing, or saving after taxes and personal necessities have been paid.

Standard Of Living

The level of wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to a certain socioeconomic class or geographic area.

Consumer Confidence

A measure of how optimistic or pessimistic consumers are about their financial situation and the overall state of the economy.

Social Stratification

A system by which a society ranks categories of people in a hierarchy, based on factors like wealth, income, race, education, and power.