In Mountain Areas, When Large Amounts of Rock Fragments Move

question 55

Multiple Choice

In mountain areas, when large amounts of rock fragments move downslope of their own weight, they are called ________.

• A) slumps
• B) rock glaciers
• C) veins
• D) laccolith
• E) dikes

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Definitions:

Quantum Meruit

A legal principle that means "as much as he deserves," used to determine fair compensation for services rendered without a specific contract.

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A legal principle that prevents a person from arguing something contrary to a claim or a statement they have previously made and on which another party has relied.

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Something of value that is given by both parties to a contract that induces them to enter into the agreement to exchange mutual performances.

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