Question 1

Based on the examples and discussion in Chapter 4,what is the relationship of climate to weathering,both chemical and mechanical? Also,are certain climates more susceptible to certain types of weathering? Why or why not?

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Question 2

What is the feature labeled "A" in the diagram below? Also,how did it form?

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Question 3

As a geologist working in a foreign country for the first time,you are asked to assess the potential for mass wasting in a particular region.What aspects or characteristics (geologic,geographic,biologic,etc.)of the region are you interested in for your assessment? Also,how could you possibly determine if mass wasting has been active in the recent geologic past (100's or 1000's of years)?

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Question 4

Although it was not discussed in Chapter 4,what are some preventive measures that can be done to reduce or lessen the impact of mass wasting? (Hint: Think about the controls and triggers of mass wasting.)

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Question 5

What process of mass wasting is illustrated in the diagram below?

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Quiz 4: Weathering, soil, and Mass Wasting

Based on the examples and discussion in Chapter 4,what is the relationship of climate to weathering,both chemical and mechanical? Also,are certain climates more susceptible to certain types of weathering? Why or why not?

What is the feature labeled "A" in the diagram below? Also,how did it form?

Although it was not discussed in Chapter 4,what are some preventive measures that can be done to reduce or lessen the impact of mass wasting? (Hint: Think about the controls and triggers of mass wasting.)

What process of mass wasting is illustrated in the diagram below?