The Principle Difference Between a Debris Flow and a Debris

question 15

Multiple Choice

The principle difference between a debris flow and a debris slide is the ____________.

• A)shape of the path taken by the moving mass
• B)grain size of the moving mass
• C)debris flow contains abundant water,whereas the debris slide is dry
• D)debris flow contains pyroclastic debris from a volcanic eruption

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Definitions:

Elevations

The height of a geographical location above a reference point, typically sea level, affecting climate, vegetation, and human activities.

Contour Map

A map that uses contour lines to represent elevations and the slope of the ground surface.

Groundwater Flow

The movement of water through the Earth's subsurface, typically through porous soil and rock layers.

Pore Spaces

The voids or gaps between soil or rock particles, which can contain water or air.