At the Base of a Steep Rocky Headland,ocean Wave Action

question 60

Multiple Choice

At the base of a steep rocky headland,ocean wave action

• A) deposits sand and stabilizes the cliff face.
• B) removes material from the cliff base, decreasing the factor of safety.
• C) has no effect on slope stability because wave energy directly reflects back to sea.
• D) produces salt spray, which dissolves the rock face and decreases the factor of safety.
• E) mixes with loose materials and creates debris flows.

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Definitions:

Delayed Conditioning

A classical conditioning paradigm where the conditioned stimulus is presented and continues until the unconditioned stimulus begins, resulting in learning the association between the two stimuli over time.

Backward Conditioning

A conditioning method where the conditioned stimulus is presented after the unconditioned stimulus, often leading to weaker learning.

Simultaneous Conditioning

A paradigm in which the conditioned stimulus (CS) and unconditioned stimulus (UCS) are presented together.

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