Mass Movement Flashcards

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What is mass movement

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Mass movement refers to the weathering of material that moves downslope

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What is a factor that influences mass movement

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Human interaction

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4
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What is water content

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Water content is tseepage after heavy rainfall, it can act Asa lubricant making material more likely to slide. Water also adds weight to the slope

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