The Most Important Risk Factor in the Formation of a Gang

question 26

Multiple Choice

The most important risk factor in the formation of a gang member is probably

• A) low socioeconomic status.
• B) poor school grades.
• C) family structure.
• D) poor self-esteem.
• E) chemical dependency.

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The total volume or mass of sediment being transported by flowing water, such as a river or stream, which can affect its velocity, erosion potential, and deposition patterns.

Isostatic Rebound

The rise of land masses that were depressed by the huge weight of ice sheets during the last glacial period, through a process of gravitational equilibrium.

Ice

The solid state of water, occurring naturally at temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius, important for climate and ecological systems.

Terraces

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