Mass Movements

Front

A mass of loosened rock and soil that curves downhill in one large chunk is called ________.

Back

slump

Front

What type of mass movement is characterized by the rapid fall of rock from a steep slope?

Back

Rockfall

Front

This is a picture of a _______.

Back

slump

Front

The movement of material under the influence of gravity is may be called _________.

Back

Mass movement

Front

Define mass movement.

Back

Large scale movement of weathered rock that are not accompanied by a moving agent (river, glacier, wave). It moves under the force of gravity.

Front

What is a mudflow?

Back

A type of mass movement that involves the rapid flow of water-saturated soil and debris down a slope.

Front

What is creep in terms of mass movement?

Back

A slow, gradual movement of soil and rock down a slope.

Front

What factors influence mass movements?

Back

Gravity, slope angle, water content, and vegetation.

Front

What is a landslide?

Back

A sudden and fast movement of a large amount of earth material down a slope.

Front

What is the difference between a slump and a landslide?

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A slump involves a rotational movement of material, while a landslide is a more general term for any rapid mass movement.