Pick your flashcard grade Mass Movements

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What is mass movement?

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Mass movement is the process by which soil, rock, and other materials move down a slope due to the force of gravity.

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Name a type of mass movement that involves the rapid downward movement of rock and soil.

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Landslide.

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What is soil creep?

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Soil creep is the very slow movement of soil downslope, often causing trees and fences to lean over time.

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Which force must be greater for mass wasting to occur?

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Gravity must be greater than other forces holding the rock in place.

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What is a mudflow?

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

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What is a slump?

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A slump is a type of mass movement where a section of the slope collapses and moves downwards in a rotational manner.

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What is the difference between erosion and mass movement?

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Erosion involves the removal and transportation of soil and rock by wind, water, or ice, while mass movement is the downward movement of materials due to gravity.

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What is the role of gravity in mass movements?

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Gravity is the primary force that drives mass movements, pulling materials down slopes.

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What is a landslide?

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

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What is the term for the gradual movement of soil and rock down a slope?

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Soil creep.