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Determine whether each of the statements below is true or false.



1

Mass wasting may occur on any slope and any inclination under appropriate conditions.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2

The mass wasting phenomenon with the highest velocity is a mudflow.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3

In the context of mass wasting, the term "debris" refers to any unconsolidated material at Earth's surface.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4

Water content of debris is a factor controlling mass wasting processes.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5

Mass wasting is a geologic process that has not been observed on other planets.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6

Mass wasting events are often triggered by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7

Rock avalanches can attain velocities greater than some aircraft.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8

Human activities often accelerate mass wasting processes.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9

The process of creep is observable on human time scales.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10

In the absence of gravity, mass wasting processes would still occur.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
11

Mass wasting can only occur on steep slopes.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
12

Mass wasting can occur only in mountainous terrains.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
13

Mass wasting is sometimes a predictable and controllable process.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
14

Climate exerts a significant influence on the rate of mass wasting processes.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
15

Geological conditions can influence mass wasting processes.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
16

In polar climates, mass wasting processes have not been observed.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
17

Engineers can sometimes control some mass wasting processes.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
18

Mass wasting processes are categorized by their type of movement and their velocity.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
19

The most common form of mass wasting is creep.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
20

Creep is responsible for moving the greatest quantity of material downslope.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE





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