Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Which of the following slopes is least stable? Group of answer choices a slope where the sedimentary layers are horizontal a slope where the sedimentary layers dip perpendicular to the slope a slope where the sedimentary layers dip parallel to the slope all of these slopes have the same stability
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Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following slopes is least stable? Group of answer choices a slope where the sedimentary layers are horizontal a slope where the sedimentary layers dip perpendicular to the slope a slope where the sedimentary layers dip parallel to the slope all of these slopes have the same stability
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