The Objective Method of Assessing Social Class Assigns Individuals to Classes

question 14

Multiple Choice

The objective method of assessing social class assigns individuals to classes on the basis of

• A)criteria such as occupation,education,income,and place of residence.
• B)self-assessment.
• C)assessments by friends and colleagues.
• D)the neighborhoods in which they reside.

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Definitions:

Earth Flow

A type of mass wasting event that occurs when water-saturated soil or fine-grained sediment flows downhill, resembling a very slow moving river of soil.

Debris Avalanche

A rapid flow of rock, soil, and other debris down a slope, often triggered by natural events such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

Rock Slide

A type of landslide involving the rapid sliding of rock mass down a slope, often triggered by rainfall, earthquakes, or volcanic activity.

Debris Flow

A moving mass of loose mud, sand, soil, rock, and water that travels down slopes and valleys, often caused by heavy rainfall or rapid melting of snow and ice.