Mass Wasting

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What is mass wasting?

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The movement of soil and rock down a slope due to gravity.

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What causes mass wasting?

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Gravity.

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What is creep in the context of mass wasting?

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A type of mass wasting characterized by the slow, gradual movement of soil and rock down a slope.

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What is talus?

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A build-up of geological material that forms at the base of a cliff where material from above is falling and making impact with the ground.

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What is a fall in mass wasting?

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A type of sudden mass wasting where geological material moves down a vertical surface like a cliff or steep slope.

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What is a slide in mass wasting?

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A type of mass wasting where material moves down a slope in a more cohesive manner, often along a defined surface.

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What is an avalanche?

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A rapid flow of snow, ice, and debris down a mountain slope.

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What is the difference between mass wasting and erosion?

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Mass wasting is the movement of soil and rock down a slope due to gravity, while erosion involves the removal and transportation of surface materials by wind, water, or ice.

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What factors can trigger mass wasting?

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Heavy rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic activity, and human activities such as construction.

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What is the role of vegetation in mass wasting?

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Vegetation helps stabilize soil and rock with roots, reducing the likelihood of mass wasting.