3.10.2 Erosion - Mass Movements & Gravity
What is the slowest type of slow mass movement?
creep
What is the underlying force in all types of mass movements?
gravity
Avalanches are similar to __________________, which occur on snow-covered mountains.
landslides
A large amount of water can act as a ____________ , reducing friction and causing rock materials to slide.
lubricant
_______ ____________ are movements of weathered rock, loose soil, or sediments due to the force of gravity. (Definition)
mass movements
Which type of mass movement is often the most destructive?
mud flow
When large amounts of rain come down on an arid, or semi arid deep slope, a ___________ can occur.
mudslide
Which mass movement requires water to be added?
mudslide
Mass movements can be triggered by ____________.
rocks falling due to gravity & snowmelt saturating the surface
Which mass movement is most likely to occur in the Arctic regions during spring thaw?
solifluction