types of mass movement Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
mass movement
A
the downhill movement of sediment that moves because of gravity
2
Q
rockfall
A
bits of rock fall off the cliff due to freeze thaw weathering
3
Q
mud flow
A
saturated soil flows down a slope
4
Q
landslide
A
large blocks of rock slide downhill
5
Q
rotational slip
A
saturated soil slumps down a curved surface