________ Often Initiates Mass Wasting in Subarctic and High Latitudes

question 134

Multiple Choice

________ often initiates mass wasting in subarctic and high latitudes.

• A) Heavy snow
• B) Cold temperatures
• C) Short day lengths
• D) The heaving of frozen groundwater
• E) Greater gravity nearer the poles

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