mass movement Flashcards
1
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Mass movement is:
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The downhill movement of material under the influence of gravity
2
Q
Throughflow and runoff caused by heavy rain can also make cliffs more unstable and increase the likelihood of mass movement
what is through flow and runoff
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throughflow the flow of water through the ground
runoff flow of water over the ground
3
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The type of movement is determined by:
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Angle of slope (the steeper the slope the faster the movement)
Nature of regolith weathered material
Amount and type of vegetation
Water
Type and structure of rock
Human activity
Climate
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