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____________-is a large mass of snow and ice at a high altitude that slides down the mountain slopes.

A

Volcano

B

Hurricane

C

Avalanche

D

Cyclone

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The correct Answer is:
C
Avalanche is a sudden flow of a large mass of snow or ice down a slope or cliff sometimes at speeds exceeding 160 km per hour.
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  • ________ is a large mass of snow and ice at an high altitude that slides down mountain slopes.

    A
    Volcano
    B
    Hurricane
    C
    Avalanche
    D
    Cyclone

  • Mountain sickness at high altitude is due to

    A
    Excess `CO_(2)` in blood
    B
    Decrease `CO_(2)` in air
    C
    Decrease partial pressure of oxygen.
    D
    Decrease efficiency of haemoglobin

  • Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. A mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside

    A
    Glacier
    B
    Avalanche
    C
    Iceberg
    D
    Landslide

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