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Cards in this guide (11)
What is it called when snow and ice come crashing down a slope

avalanche

Why does karst topography only exist in some geographic locations

most regions do not have limestone under the soil

Most regions have rock layers other than limestone

Igneous rocks are classified based upon their what

Igneous rocks can be classified by their method of formation and by their mineralogy.

Why do earthquakes often happen near volcanic regions

both are caused by subduction zones

Which process relies most on gravity

Mass wasting

What occurs when two plates collide with enough force to break the crust

When two plates collide with enough force, faulting occurs, breaking the crust.

Faulting (Apex)

Is a type of physical weathering.

Frost wedging

Which of these types of weathering requires the presence of water

Oxidation

Which is required for karst topography to form

Limestone

What is the main reason why soil erosion can be a problem for people

It can destroy homes and force people to relocate from natural disasters or even a slow erosion over time.

Where would soil erode the fastest

On a steep slope

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