As a Geologist Working in a Foreign Country for the First

question 3

Essay

As a geologist working in a foreign country for the first time, you are asked to assess the potential for rapid mass wasting in a particular region. In what aspects or characteristics (geologic, geographic, biologic, etc.)of the region do you need for your assessment? Also, how could you possibly determine if mass wasting has been active in the recent geologic past (hundreds or thousands of years)?

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Definitions:

Stem

Usually the upright, vertical portion of a plant that transports substances to and from the leaves.

Flower

The reproductive structure of flowering plants, typically consisting of petals, sepals, stamens, and carpels.

Fence Post

A sturdy vertical structure that supports and maintains the alignment of a fence; often made of wood, metal, or concrete.

Barbed Wire

A type of fencing wire constructed with sharp edges or points arranged at intervals along the strands.