Mass Wasting Occurs When ____

question 41

Multiple Choice

Mass wasting occurs when ____

• A)shear strength exceeds gravitational force
• B)gravitational force exceeds shear strength
• C)gravitational force exceeds the angle of repose
• D)the slope is in equilibrium
• E)topography is undulating

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Definitions:

Sound Production

The creation of sound, a process that involves vibration transmitted through a medium such as air or water, which is then perceived by hearing.

Lightweight Bones

Adaptations in some organisms, such as birds, that reduce overall weight while maintaining structural strength to aid in flight.

Efficient Respiration

The process by which organisms optimize their consumption and utilization of oxygen for energy production, ensuring effective exchange of gases.

Denisovan Genes

Genetic material derived from an extinct species of human, Denisovans, showing interbreeding effects in modern humans, especially in Asia.