Weathering and Erosion Flashcard 2024

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What is the slowest type of mass movement?

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Creep

Front

What do we call it when rock and soil slide quickly down a steep slope?

Back

Landslide

Front

What is the process called when waves drop sand on the beach?

Back

Deposition

Front

What is a mudflow?

Back

A type of mass movement that resembles a landslide but consists of a mixture of water, rock, and soil.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a type of mass movement?

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Windstorm

Front

Define weathering.

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces.

Front

What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks; erosion transports the broken materials.

Front

What is a slump?

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A type of mass movement where a portion of the slope moves downwards in a rotational manner.

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What factors contribute to mass movement?

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Gravity, water saturation, and the angle of the slope.