True or false statements. All subsets of one question. 36. Geology of the coastl

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True or false statements. All subsets of one question.

36. Geology of the coastline has no effect on the rate of cliff retreat in coastal areas.

37. The rate of cliff retreat is greater during the summer months.

38. Landslides along the San Mateo County coast, above Seal Cove, are caused by the areas close proximity to the San Gregorio fault zone (Seal Cove fault).

39. Rip-rap is material consisting of large boulders are used to protect shorelines from wave erosion.

40. The weight of water and its “lubrication” of slide ruptures at depth can accelerate and induce landslides.

Explanation / Answer

36) False,geology of the coastline decides the rate of cliff retreat.rocky coasts have less coastline compared to sandy coasts.

37)false,cliff retreat is greater during rainy season.

38)True,The seal cove fault is a part of the active San Andreas fault system.

39)True

40) True

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