Many Children Experience a Variety of Factors That Could Easily

question 29

True/False

Many children experience a variety of factors that could easily place them at risk for school failure, yet they are resilient and do well in school in spite of the risks to which they are exposed.​

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Definitions:

Flattop Hill

describes a hill or mountain with a relatively flat top, as opposed to being sharply pointed.

Slope Failure

A general term for the downward movement of rock, soil, and debris on a slope due to gravity, often triggered by saturation, earthquakes, or erosion.

La Conchita

A small community in California known for being susceptible to landslides due to its geographic and geological condition.

Earth Flow

A form of mass wasting that involves the downslope movement of soil and rock material under the influence of gravity.