What Is the Difference Between a Rockslide and a Rock

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a rockslide and a rock avalanche?

• A)In a rockslide,the rocks move more or less as a unit; in a rock avalanche,the rocks move independently like a fluid.
• B)In a rockslide,the rocks move independently like a fluid; in a rock avalanche,the rocks move more or less as a unit.
• C)A rockslide is faster than a rock avalanche.
• D)A rockslide involves more debris than a rock avalanche.

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A measure used in ANOVA that is calculated by dividing the sum of squares by its degrees of freedom.

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dfWG

Degrees of freedom within groups, a term used in statistical analysis, particularly ANOVA, to indicate the number of independent pieces of information available to estimate variances within the groups.

Degrees of Freedom

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