Mass Movement in Geology
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What is the main force responsible for mass movement?

  • Ice
  • Wind
  • Gravity (correct)
  • Water
  • How many main categories of mass movement are there?

  • Six
  • Five
  • Four (correct)
  • Three
  • What is soil creep?

  • A type of landslide
  • A type of flood
  • A type of erosion
  • The slowest but most continuous form of mass movement (correct)
  • What is solifluction?

    <p>Occurs mainly in tundra areas where the land is frozen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can increase the likelihood of mudflows?

    <p>Increase in water content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor that influences the type of mass movement?

    <p>Rock type</p> Signup and view all the answers

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