Multiple Choice
What is the difference between a rockslide and a rock avalanche?
A) In a rockslide,the rocks move more or less as a unit; in a rock avalanche,the rocks move independently like a fluid.
B) In a rockslide,the rocks move independently like a fluid; in a rock avalanche,the rocks move more or less as a unit.
C) A rockslide is faster than a rock avalanche.
D) A rockslide involves more debris than a rock avalanche.
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