A talus is a pile of rock at the bottom of a steep slope. It typically accumulates due to processes such as weathering, erosion, and mass wasting. The loose rocks and debris often form a steep slope or cone-shaped pile, and may be covered by vegetation or other materials depending on the environment.

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What Is a Talus

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What is a talus?

A) a pile of rock with no vegetation covering it
B) an arm of debris and regolith
C) a pile of rock at the bottom of a steep slope
D) a scooped-out area caused by a fall or slip of debris

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