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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 most rapidly moving mass wasting phenomenon is a rock avalanche.
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 NOT a factor controlling mass wasting processes.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5
Mass wasting is a geologic process that has 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
Mass wasting can kill.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8
Human activities often cause mass wasting events.
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 cannot occur on steep slopes.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
12
Mass wasting cannot occur in mountainous, forested terrains.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
13
Mass wasting is always an unpredictable and uncontrollable 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 cannot 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 a mudflow.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
20
Creep is responsible for moving the greatest quantity of material downslope.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE





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