Why does the process of mass wasting occur faster on a steep slope?

a.
steep slopes are slippery.

b.
the force of gravity causes mass wasting to occur faster.

c.
mountains have a lot of rainfall.

d.
landslides always move quickly.

Which of the following best describes brazil's economy from 1650-1880? a. it gradually shifted to manufacturing as the industrial revolution progressed. b. it was based on mining. c. it was based on plantation agriculture, where slaves served as a labor force. d. it was based on small, family-owned farms.

If scientists only detect p waves in a certain layer of earths interior what does that tell us?

In the von thunen model of agricultural land use, what is produced closest to the city epicenter? a. dairy, vegetables, and fruits b. field crops, such as corn and wheat c. beef and other animal products d. wood and lumber