In Geologic Theory, Volcanic Eruptions, Earthquakes, Landslides, Floods, and Tsunamis

question 61

Multiple Choice

In geologic theory, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides, floods, and tsunamis are all________

• A) divine punishments sent to discourage us of our evil ways
• B) unique phenomena that can neither be predicted nor understood
• C) exceptions to the theory of uniformitarianism
• D) naturally recurring geologic hazards from ongoing physical processes

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