An avalanche takes place when ice and snow more down a slope with great speed. What effect does friction have on its rate of movement?

A. Friction causes the avalanche to move rapidly.

B. Friction creates a curved surface that decreases the speed.

C. The speed of the avalanche decreases with increased friction.

D. The speed of the avalanche increases with increased friction.

E. Friction does not have any effect on the avalanche.

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29 September, 02:58

An avalanche takes place when ice and snow more down a slope with great speed. What effect does friction have on its rate of movement?

A. Friction causes the avalanche to move rapidly.

B. Friction creates a curved surface that decreases the speed.

C. The speed of the avalanche decreases with increased friction.

D. The speed of the avalanche increases with increased friction.

E. Friction does not have any effect on the avalanche.

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Buchanan · Answer 1

The correct answer is A) friction causes the avalanche to move rapidly.

The effect that friction has on the rate of its rate of movement is that friction causes the avalanche to move rapidly.

The natural cause of an avalanche is when new snow or rain falls can cause that accumulated snow to dislodge. Then masses of snow and rocks fall with full speed down the road. Earthquakes are another factor that provokes avalanches.