Which of the Following Mass Wasting Disasters Was Triggered by an Earthquake

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mass wasting disasters was triggered by an earthquake?

• A)Storm King Mountain, Colorado, 1994
• B)Colorado Front Range, Colorado, 2013
• C)Chengdu, China, 2008
• D)Oso, Washington, 2014

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Definitions:

Mechanical Solidarity

A concept in sociology that describes a form of social cohesion derived from the homogeneity of individuals in a society, often found in traditional and small-scale societies.

Organic Solidarity

A term referring to the social cohesion that arises when individuals in a society perform a wide variety of specialized roles and thus become interdependent.

Cohesiveness

The quality of forming a united whole, especially in social groups, characterized by mutual agreement, solidarity, and attachment among members.

Urbanization

The process by which a community acquires the characteristics of city life.